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 1550642 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1550897 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 1550569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4629 time: 2018-09-17 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x225b346ea3c7b93017a9b3bd565337e2c25e62b5748080768d572d54db9a6e94Block Operator
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