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 1515923 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1516158 epoch_slot_no: 4158 block_no: 1515851 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1925 time: 2018-09-09 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9394e5b45497f114c055dbe16354e31171d1f1cb969532bbb99fe1932fc9f75cBlock Operator
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