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 1548486 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1548737 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 1548413 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6946 time: 2018-09-17 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe034fa9c5526ac57a6901ba4f5946c025d9a4e0f5a3f0e8969d41d33f67e2db0Block Operator
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