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 2516013 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2517400 epoch_slot_no: 11800 block_no: 2515895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1573 time: 2019-04-29 15:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51b22ab7a50b08ac7b402d90349a55a24c6d1d3217180222c3df77d43b0c4f99Block Operator
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