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 2515741 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2517128 epoch_slot_no: 11528 block_no: 2515623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1911 time: 2019-04-29 13:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2237301f7da46c7f0e004d9564e24997d6ef55781293d910ab6a0431fe13bbBlock Operator
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