A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2519037 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2520424 epoch_slot_no: 14824 block_no: 2518919 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1824 time: 2019-04-30 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e961d80e91868944d58c897ec58570edd65c042052388386d730664d123fd8bBlock Operator
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