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 1544900 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1545151 epoch_slot_no: 11551 block_no: 1544827 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2018-09-16 13:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e043e3d41a469122e913d98b585b35a99bafe23c4753f2783eee75ac4326785Block Operator
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