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 1553623 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1553879 epoch_slot_no: 20279 block_no: 1553550 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-18 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x015faf551b47d87c6697fab1d584eabb35c5ddba5835fde728b821d1021c10dcBlock Operator
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