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 1551002 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1551257 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 1550929 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2282 time: 2018-09-17 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x428ba84772e27c8e19e6965d59cbf67202a22ca29e4763ce6379f86dadc89ad4Block Operator
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