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 1548636 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1548887 epoch_slot_no: 15287 block_no: 1548563 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-17 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48fc433caba15686786fee14bcce7eb062ca9a3bd66ecc5f48924062d393ee89Block Operator
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