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 1547599 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1547850 epoch_slot_no: 14250 block_no: 1547526 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-09-17 04:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9d0621869cb6d381728ef9a7ee49a748ae00995b5e5c6a7a93599078862909bBlock Operator
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