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 1549408 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1549663 epoch_slot_no: 16063 block_no: 1549335 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1860 time: 2018-09-17 14:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa048bbe95f3fd059fab65ec3d4e580f939a78a5e21d552c655bdab5663d3abbbBlock Operator
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