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 1547586 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1547837 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 1547513 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1542 time: 2018-09-17 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a06a3eb2631bc8d5e1c02f5c3b22ad9f6d30217d33a40b2548f26446e3600d6Block Operator
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