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 615691 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 615736 epoch_slot_no: 10936 block_no: 615661 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-02-13 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2d0efb0bbb540422c66ab84c32628be59c83f9acea3d5b5834a035c31c6ad59Block Operator
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