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 515940 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 515980 epoch_slot_no: 19180 block_no: 515915 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-21 08:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae88f0587446d83f7a00f15e76b4fbec21145ceadb2e8a367dfdd1d3f27a9a91Block Operator
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