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 1544946 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1545197 epoch_slot_no: 11597 block_no: 1544873 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2018-09-16 14:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0bfec6efb3f86bbaf8b33a1d001c6ab759de941b995a596582f62fa36fe6f4aBlock Operator
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