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 1015716 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1015778 epoch_slot_no: 578 block_no: 1015667 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2018-05-17 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6507122ec224aa7da432b5776e45948393d6363bfeca159ccff3df35f09777d0Block Operator
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