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 1545606 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1545857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 1545533 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3892 time: 2018-09-16 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e71ca2ea4945869ea8cbdce7ab2c6be33632f5b216eb285884f2f0c119890c3Block Operator
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