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 2519710 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2521097 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 2519592 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2933 time: 2019-04-30 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3503e7ee056da7dc87030222e69974df79196c74150f2a5a703afb1a025e066Block Operator
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