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 1553448 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1553704 epoch_slot_no: 20104 block_no: 1553375 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1547 time: 2018-09-18 13:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x160fa0228d7131cc8327474b1512e8a1c0e8645a3decd67b5900944e970a82a1Block Operator
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