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 615071 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 615116 epoch_slot_no: 10316 block_no: 615041 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2018-02-13 07:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ae7bacc4677c345c94a3b9e01d0e423a265e737d62569206329f9a6f5136704Block Operator
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