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 1554601 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1554857 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 1554528 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-09-18 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2195c87e3cdf3a70d97e6d3365e718a5de70c6c938e250db9068a1bfd14a964aBlock Operator
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