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 1552207 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1552462 epoch_slot_no: 18862 block_no: 1552134 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-18 06:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0209d7b5132235cfff656fc09299e5f61e90fb20d15b0cee761780e272e6fdbBlock Operator
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