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 515334 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 515374 epoch_slot_no: 18574 block_no: 515309 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-21 04:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf72f1c7bbf26517917203b16b733b5f73036b2bb819b379d49c2760f1b088e23Block Operator
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