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 1553547 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1553803 epoch_slot_no: 20203 block_no: 1553474 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1020 time: 2018-09-18 13:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b4f2c5d1e5010666cebf9ff1b095a369430addfed7371d3c22cd5f8d7dc2f12Block Operator
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