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 1553672 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1553928 epoch_slot_no: 20328 block_no: 1553599 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-18 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56da60aa46c4a6d9b8535a1818a65a6d6a514b9df40ed24c7d79790e7e9a9902Block Operator
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