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 515764 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 515804 epoch_slot_no: 19004 block_no: 515739 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-21 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81d2077fcba8db10c5ac79f67ef3a79f4fd8b7ab33ac0dc6c1400654c39cc8cfBlock Operator
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