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 515221 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 515261 epoch_slot_no: 18461 block_no: 515196 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-21 04:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf6237ddc77c2cf371da916afd5a3571e44b7eb3a2b157a3af576fdac7608574Block Operator
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