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 1554005 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1554261 epoch_slot_no: 20661 block_no: 1553932 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2015 time: 2018-09-18 16:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91e6121bba22ce84ca6c23f5d07cff6b431e59e040ff775c1c81dbe4bd0aa81eBlock Operator
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