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 1515620 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1515855 epoch_slot_no: 3855 block_no: 1515548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-09-09 19:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6175e4145b46bdafcc6da81391aa678d03beb8356c08226480e40723f026bcb5Block Operator
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