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 2515630 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2517017 epoch_slot_no: 11417 block_no: 2515512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-29 13:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd61e729bdf98e749fedeed68ec5fd302c69261ea7021495543280924c03d7401Block Operator
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