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 1552833 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1553088 epoch_slot_no: 19488 block_no: 1552760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2018-09-18 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf63b8b00a24265ca83749c2be07fcf605f4fffba0656b73d2af35d21691bba9fBlock Operator
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