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 1548215 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1548466 epoch_slot_no: 14866 block_no: 1548142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2070 time: 2018-09-17 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ef84d25974653a5f0b3f8f455e5fa3dd4736ef5659996f1e6083dd829bb5d5cBlock Operator
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