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 2516355 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2517742 epoch_slot_no: 12142 block_no: 2516237 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4795 time: 2019-04-29 17:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0683512a6e87620fb22c7617c34f977e72b76d12d250847059a1a70bf5b0579fBlock Operator
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