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 1551738 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1551993 epoch_slot_no: 18393 block_no: 1551665 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1280 time: 2018-09-18 03:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9a13f5b13ddc2ffeb0dd59137e4c5e08317c4391a8a2c28a28a89639f2e084eBlock Operator
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