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 1553195 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1553450 epoch_slot_no: 19850 block_no: 1553122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1116 time: 2018-09-18 12:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44375a25d7bf5e6aae57bce84023efa639512c48bf7462cb2bc8dd88d0adde26Block Operator
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