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 1543116 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1543367 epoch_slot_no: 9767 block_no: 1543043 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1566 time: 2018-09-16 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x017606271fe885efcc4f09b56275f6465d11d2d3a40a4890c1c8a568f3ebc534Block Operator
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