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 1554682 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1554938 epoch_slot_no: 21338 block_no: 1554609 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2018-09-18 20:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a4cc5a2fe17af014e7b37fea8cd3a310e4dc64a259212ca3d3e1978492cc8f3Block Operator
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