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 1553179 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1553434 epoch_slot_no: 19834 block_no: 1553106 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-09-18 11:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x551f1cbeb1ef3e2be3c83a771a9611820c7cca95e99a48ce9942b82b5cb5f2cdBlock Operator
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