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 1541822 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1542068 epoch_slot_no: 8468 block_no: 1541749 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1245 time: 2018-09-15 20:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x178f911e1cee87e6ce01d04f3f2ae9d104cf28cbb1544f14c80b053f1ec0eae7Block Operator
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