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 1552398 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1552653 epoch_slot_no: 19053 block_no: 1552325 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2018-09-18 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b1ed5a6dc579534625f7fff161acc5984ee8f2cf33fe7361295584944ae9ef6Block Operator
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