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 615474 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 615519 epoch_slot_no: 10719 block_no: 615444 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1194 time: 2018-02-13 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xebabc520c1eef23fc5bde747cb598b571a28f336530f0c7db9663d680e263dd1Block Operator
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