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 1544668 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1544919 epoch_slot_no: 11319 block_no: 1544595 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-16 12:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89dce2f14a538091f37135c483a2d864da18a8dcbb0d36da4fa933ad1f921c4bBlock Operator
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