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 2519565 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2520952 epoch_slot_no: 15352 block_no: 2519447 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1849 time: 2019-04-30 11:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a1a954eac35185fec6977497601284ab35a6319d17cee0add0da4b02077c293Block Operator
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