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 2519967 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2521354 epoch_slot_no: 15754 block_no: 2519849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-04-30 13:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98f13866396156a4552a89803b943539c65cc50bc8d15e15ca305e87343b02bfBlock Operator
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