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 1554257 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1554513 epoch_slot_no: 20913 block_no: 1554184 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-18 17:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6846231fc37720b97a7d45b8bbdc02d10d6cd91c5660d40f958391ee50d9386eBlock Operator
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