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 2519652 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2521039 epoch_slot_no: 15439 block_no: 2519534 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2019-04-30 11:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b2d38d1a8ea60754bc09f9e42da8ed0c57f23a936995555295efca3f8d605c4Block Operator
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