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 1553562 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1553818 epoch_slot_no: 20218 block_no: 1553489 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-09-18 14:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x326cd108801faff190e6a6074e9b91fa67a3ed4d661e19b126583efc78c3acd6Block Operator
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