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 1548260 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1548511 epoch_slot_no: 14911 block_no: 1548187 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2018-09-17 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd174c5d3c61e27bc3022782f32ce586d2931a290d75a0a4213e35e4c9048eae3Block Operator
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