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 2516099 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2517486 epoch_slot_no: 11886 block_no: 2515981 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1305 time: 2019-04-29 15:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72ac8ee958cc632115c1d60d31d57ee45238e4b2ec7d49968c33a9131e3ad280Block Operator
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