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 1549721 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1549976 epoch_slot_no: 16376 block_no: 1549648 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1896 time: 2018-09-17 16:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x071daf7ff0fa1f25a5e27acc43e1a129652db38c597536c916bdb0d1b86c6fe1Block Operator
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