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 1553883 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1554139 epoch_slot_no: 20539 block_no: 1553810 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7523 time: 2018-09-18 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc884f03aea93487c4c57334fffe93b44087c6700e4c5cd4f4b670f98e4cbd03dBlock Operator
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