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 1554071 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1554327 epoch_slot_no: 20727 block_no: 1553998 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-18 16:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a0753e3b7ec3b3d7b1fcd3477d122e8323341985c6c08d8a584dc5c8d25c0edBlock Operator
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