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 1554273 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1554529 epoch_slot_no: 20929 block_no: 1554200 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1746 time: 2018-09-18 18:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6502f482381a8764fcc5edf5ea4e52b6bd06216cdf8b7cc5781464f6a806dba6Block Operator
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