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 1553715 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1553971 epoch_slot_no: 20371 block_no: 1553642 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-09-18 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ef677eff7146412faf5c252d1d2a7e8b48563a56f0adae5883d9878de17fbffBlock Operator
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