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 1515233 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1515468 epoch_slot_no: 3468 block_no: 1515161 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2110 time: 2018-09-09 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37bc5b85e34781a26c89c6a3cd41662ade90efe9d9d7a9555114b197ec85fc28Block Operator
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