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 1544918 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1545169 epoch_slot_no: 11569 block_no: 1544845 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1565 time: 2018-09-16 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5e69372e27e08169ab18ab78bd85f696a3425e2e9da1c6efba8f16d7b0df75cBlock Operator
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