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 1544346 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1544597 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 1544273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2646 time: 2018-09-16 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1323b82a5b64d938cc0ec55393afc16e5f18fe0fb132cfc8dbd22309524b5f1Block Operator
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