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 1553703 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1553959 epoch_slot_no: 20359 block_no: 1553630 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1567 time: 2018-09-18 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc00b8498e3dfd911ec83ffeeb440a496849484c9b083586261ea0b9a966f9dc5Block Operator
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