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 1547885 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1548136 epoch_slot_no: 14536 block_no: 1547812 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1434 time: 2018-09-17 06:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5553758cfdb7c79a323d0db06a436dcefd246af1fc8f22598437a56d2e617bbbBlock Operator
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