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 615212 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 615257 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 615182 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2625 time: 2018-02-13 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24d8d583985681ec30c82339b44b4959556e8a89a0ff8c045c67525192e3dbf6Block Operator
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