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 2519149 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2520536 epoch_slot_no: 14936 block_no: 2519031 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-04-30 08:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb99e58f41836090fe50d0588cae84b6b15a7c858264b86f48115e8bde6c0d25Block Operator
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