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 2516169 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2517556 epoch_slot_no: 11956 block_no: 2516051 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1535 time: 2019-04-29 16:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce989ef04f044923cdaf6236feeacdd0e530a6f24aa7cf76a3c0c3f51e22abe9Block Operator
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