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 2516134 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2517521 epoch_slot_no: 11921 block_no: 2516016 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2019-04-29 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ddd2428986c5c8fc1a5504fef9ee2aa3b1a28a64d3f2e8c2fe727805c31fc0bBlock Operator
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