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 1548897 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1549148 epoch_slot_no: 15548 block_no: 1548824 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-09-17 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd383d29de8ce3762eae26ac61ff6e25a39ebe5c189310a3dce36b9d25048d873Block Operator
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