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 615902 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 615947 epoch_slot_no: 11147 block_no: 615872 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-13 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45e102973a066f89a1280f2305fc91544185e6c8b70e39477281415556944d6aBlock Operator
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