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 1547242 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1547493 epoch_slot_no: 13893 block_no: 1547169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-09-17 02:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc31b8cd3f85265d51f85a902d6a70e0c8c2b7af1ae1a799e737ed8c821916c1Block Operator
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