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 1549034 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1549285 epoch_slot_no: 15685 block_no: 1548961 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-09-17 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a08640a4ef500695b465185c1f23e41f4f236937a08de63aa4b2130eeff3d67Block Operator
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