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 1515788 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1516023 epoch_slot_no: 4023 block_no: 1515716 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-09-09 20:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde7efb833e991306f80fa1809e95f101cba6e0b85c7d0156ca55ad3d4a3856aeBlock Operator
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