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 2519702 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2521089 epoch_slot_no: 15489 block_no: 2519584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2019-04-30 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb30d573e9e8295e24acf3203c2512d335303a7d2982e9652b3f9fc46c5b5b64cBlock Operator
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