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 1554421 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1554677 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 1554348 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 25460 time: 2018-09-18 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04cd8080997ab3118cb8ff801bca7dd775b9a1be7bb01d157874087fe7817b6aBlock Operator
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