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 1552701 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1552956 epoch_slot_no: 19356 block_no: 1552628 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1280 time: 2018-09-18 09:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x950694b68737e4b416691bce7a0aa3e153c55a700907b03fe9ff34efc4088c59Block Operator
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