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 1542278 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1542524 epoch_slot_no: 8924 block_no: 1542205 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-15 23:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74047ac61780522d32aaa9281a203840610dcd0389872b25a70b1b53e276d9faBlock Operator
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