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 1544921 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1545172 epoch_slot_no: 11572 block_no: 1544848 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-16 14:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x604de44b9da0f177c8a109c98608152b0ba71274476964fe3e8ef87a83ca5f8aBlock Operator
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