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 1551902 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1552157 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 1551829 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3178 time: 2018-09-18 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0dd7ff4ada76be41c5ba2c54e25e82e22c962d81a2f47239db1d37753fdf7b6bBlock Operator
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