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 1550379 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1550634 epoch_slot_no: 17034 block_no: 1550306 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1249 time: 2018-09-17 20:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x305116f8b392ee5efe0e7555919a2027907344c89de50f9e3fb7addb78a3f0b6Block Operator
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