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 715512 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 715560 epoch_slot_no: 2760 block_no: 715477 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1468 time: 2018-03-08 13:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15d4dcf77d036482532e1b4334b3889fd51069d27468eea509c371a146eacdd9Block Operator
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