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 515355 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 515395 epoch_slot_no: 18595 block_no: 515330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-21 05:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec3078bd262715799da5a36a1a2be46830afc583ca6e5a39969cac6e7bd532b4Block Operator
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