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 1549528 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1549783 epoch_slot_no: 16183 block_no: 1549455 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-09-17 15:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8ca8d91efe650f6163a092ee2e477e550e9869cc38685c2b3c5d9962d14cff0Block Operator
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