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 1553176 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1553431 epoch_slot_no: 19831 block_no: 1553103 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1916 time: 2018-09-18 11:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78fe558bae29adbbbb11ab0a3d5f9ef6e8caa1ea81ea8e9a920e627854186392Block Operator
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