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 1549700 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1549955 epoch_slot_no: 16355 block_no: 1549627 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-09-17 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d668e5101e6f9a26a2b4d482bbe8bfe7c7afe3bc4a3e3b63c4769b1bbaa2057Block Operator
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