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 2515664 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2517051 epoch_slot_no: 11451 block_no: 2515546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-29 13:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96f2d0c8a997df33e96d96df7e5c9e6c625b765790ae5ba362ee54ffb99c2ee8Block Operator
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