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 515107 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 515147 epoch_slot_no: 18347 block_no: 515082 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2457 time: 2018-01-21 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3143bee5a5f189d687f8146bf7121cd9ee33accfdf237067340ea92a9f152840Block Operator
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