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 1550518 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1550773 epoch_slot_no: 17173 block_no: 1550445 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 15293 time: 2018-09-17 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x391e06f42d5d6afeeded38bc7606c58d5a23ae270b3a8105304e1f2947b8875fBlock Operator
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