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 1554462 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1554718 epoch_slot_no: 21118 block_no: 1554389 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2018-09-18 19:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2506791f056527dc7dd22bbb6486843e1978703ba9c62af2c2d6e6f93f9d152aBlock Operator
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