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 1544906 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1545157 epoch_slot_no: 11557 block_no: 1544833 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2018-09-16 13:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0dbf7762b39c4380acb4e930bcbc29eb5cd5d7dd3af5588fa79d869e2140800Block Operator
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