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 1553332 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1553587 epoch_slot_no: 19987 block_no: 1553259 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1843 time: 2018-09-18 12:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c9ab3c57b9bfd7d925127389c769ec9e96da3b5701a6adebb57d555e4c47b79Block Operator
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