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 1552015 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1552270 epoch_slot_no: 18670 block_no: 1551942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1551 time: 2018-09-18 05:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ed6c5f349e31455fe48b2dfc5b068fa7516c4fa8959c8366052b2f46e3dd79fBlock Operator
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