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 615179 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 615224 epoch_slot_no: 10424 block_no: 615149 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-13 07:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a481a7f99f105a47af4a4639c1d1e95a9f8526644f5100c11a98796416f8fd8Block Operator
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