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 1515562 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1515797 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 1515490 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3190 time: 2018-09-09 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fb5cbf87c7e6fb40ea8d286266297cdedf48fa28e4db23dfe037de409dd9971Block Operator
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