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 1549804 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1550059 epoch_slot_no: 16459 block_no: 1549731 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1602 time: 2018-09-17 17:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x957cbd15c4b44940962ad13a24f2856000e68b8d8573223f159407f6f9d32063Block Operator
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