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 2515186 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2516573 epoch_slot_no: 10973 block_no: 2515068 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 960 time: 2019-04-29 10:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ce591c66561d7430609a241c5c7620ce92c4e4caecf9c20299ce0703d134c4aBlock Operator
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