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 1547720 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1547971 epoch_slot_no: 14371 block_no: 1547647 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-09-17 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5a74629834f322bd1eef3d05e9e5b6ef652acb38c06c6569a5addaa68ba13c4Block Operator
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