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 1515656 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1515891 epoch_slot_no: 3891 block_no: 1515584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-09-09 19:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54e7b829d41cc9215f23abb5dce1e597cb989dd6657d54d3fd8d24771bc9e3ebBlock Operator
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