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 1554242 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1554498 epoch_slot_no: 20898 block_no: 1554169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-09-18 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbba93d2d397c7bc6d75e71bc2aaddc27fbe5f4f41a2ee383e4a0d3c91a268b2aBlock Operator
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