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 1550413 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1550668 epoch_slot_no: 17068 block_no: 1550340 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-09-17 20:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40ab77f185d42c4109cbeaa9de64dd0bb2e98fbe574cc80242f3ccc2b23b6d51Block Operator
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