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 1015786 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1015849 epoch_slot_no: 649 block_no: 1015737 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2369 time: 2018-05-17 01:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c7e6c93057b377ed1e5087335a78880fea06f978ddab38a02489b43d3b674d6Block Operator
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