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 2015717 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2017104 epoch_slot_no: 8304 block_no: 2015622 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-01-03 19:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b903f8a868aa230dd3da47c6774ffcc6c09306448202d6511941f7344bcded7Block Operator
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