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 1549742 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1549997 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 1549669 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1530 time: 2018-09-17 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab88a64fc63bc0ed2a5909ad5869c0d6ab2b89720d9b1d66448a37e20c13b975Block Operator
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