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 1615063 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1615384 epoch_slot_no: 16984 block_no: 1614987 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1396 time: 2018-10-02 20:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15f9a98e68a0698471f59f1e46e69b0d7df01b23c9e34ee2a09a886e010d5760Block Operator
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