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 2516509 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2517896 epoch_slot_no: 12296 block_no: 2516391 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-29 18:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ca5166a992a7ae5c47d3dce834290a74a311c7c9229b71b26121075d23c4dfdBlock Operator
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