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 1550474 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1550729 epoch_slot_no: 17129 block_no: 1550401 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1327 time: 2018-09-17 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbddd3826ef73d288839103356f5003a8b4715eb4c2efa9d3b5e64eaaa672833Block Operator
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