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 2515278 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2516665 epoch_slot_no: 11065 block_no: 2515160 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2644 time: 2019-04-29 11:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c091788782978718b8c30bde363838175c35474bcde377c9655ab8619004b31Block Operator
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