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 1553867 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1554123 epoch_slot_no: 20523 block_no: 1553794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-18 15:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x396d048b2a09117d00ed5d4c92b89fca4ee5c84b49b9ce8230a5a187ec9a7b78Block Operator
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