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 1547930 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1548181 epoch_slot_no: 14581 block_no: 1547857 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-09-17 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa20508eaae1d47dfa7fd34ba2b24c55985a1ca49586e2545deaeb19f3c55b0cbBlock Operator
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