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 1615317 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1615638 epoch_slot_no: 17238 block_no: 1615241 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-10-02 21:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dea485d2dc2945995fc43afaebf2ee292e5588ef96818780e39f05ae163e9e4Block Operator
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