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 515116 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 515156 epoch_slot_no: 18356 block_no: 515091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-21 03:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf279ee88ed56eb40024a7e95549477a2d090ac3c175458023b23a94b9ed69fb2Block Operator
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