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 1547769 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1548020 epoch_slot_no: 14420 block_no: 1547696 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2018-09-17 05:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83dcfb88ebca7ef0abe9ff081c7e4729aa5541f8f7fbdc122f5b5d923b29436fBlock Operator
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