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 615976 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 616021 epoch_slot_no: 11221 block_no: 615946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2018-02-13 12:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2229a257f9d92ee02d6de7e9cf3246b6bb8d4e800a419153d085adce41eb300cBlock Operator
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