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 1548605 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1548856 epoch_slot_no: 15256 block_no: 1548532 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-09-17 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37bc3aaa684d101e43408d9229585d5cde8a00f382f9b22acf2b0b064b341095Block Operator
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