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 1615085 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1615406 epoch_slot_no: 17006 block_no: 1615009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2018-10-02 20:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e8aa6cb957366f75ea1a90b3bf90c2460ecd0217494400cc8caf835077d32cdBlock Operator
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