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 1545395 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1545646 epoch_slot_no: 12046 block_no: 1545322 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-09-16 16:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd378b7b1db678185d30ca3f7273c235578840520b9cd0dbe105ac270c0a11a8Block Operator
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