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 615205 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 615250 epoch_slot_no: 10450 block_no: 615175 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-13 07:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae1d044b0c550e6fecf701ad7065e095bc7ed7b1b25bead972b4132e49286a34Block Operator
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