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 2514455 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2515842 epoch_slot_no: 10242 block_no: 2514337 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2019-04-29 06:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc280006cf74ebdc811f6e3a72eaa9e3b28a72d8ae2af07cd9d60cc6390e85038Block Operator
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