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 1549055 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1549306 epoch_slot_no: 15706 block_no: 1548982 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1245 time: 2018-09-17 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b03305cda46fe0cf94ea70d388960defa2e1d8520c0dbfd9f3fb9b4583d38f1Block Operator
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