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 1515742 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1515977 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 1515670 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2470 time: 2018-09-09 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e6524c1fd5835dbffbee9f1cf062157adb0e76feca73444aeae6323e0a482eaBlock Operator
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