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 1554913 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1555169 epoch_slot_no: 21569 block_no: 1554840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1384 time: 2018-09-18 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa35c2d0a5ef272c0faa5edeb868e73cf602bf62177cf8ff20773a8c9de2518bdBlock Operator
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