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 1015254 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1015316 epoch_slot_no: 116 block_no: 1015205 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1933 time: 2018-05-16 22:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa77eb00cc7d806a26b3379d1ee19f595ab2dab25c0bc315ea628e4c875770eaBlock Operator
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