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 1547436 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1547687 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 1547363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 985 time: 2018-09-17 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86a9d844d919b1e0620e344a74a55da1707f9fda80cf7e6a13f802a7d756fbfeBlock Operator
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