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 1552002 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1552257 epoch_slot_no: 18657 block_no: 1551929 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2018-09-18 05:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ba0d1c8bf93cff19ba1ecc90c5396d544824565ee6cb85213ba5dc1887afa47Block Operator
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