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 515613 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 515653 epoch_slot_no: 18853 block_no: 515588 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-21 06:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13f10daf40a1deae7a56b6ade0a2d1c6478fb58bd6f135c631d2c39733bb4084Block Operator
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