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 1015907 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1015970 epoch_slot_no: 770 block_no: 1015858 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1561 time: 2018-05-17 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x277426a1a3db1de4f5c42af8f4f891160af0e73e6df1789ae562e5410e8b43f2Block Operator
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