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 1515674 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1515909 epoch_slot_no: 3909 block_no: 1515602 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-09-09 19:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb94a6cdb35c7e5ff8bd1f8545601aab7cc651c8b652bc8b5a803a0d95440b68Block Operator
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