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 1555053 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1555308 epoch_slot_no: 108 block_no: 1554979 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2018-09-18 22:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf03e0d8c8bc40cfb8e5dbb0fb1b95cee41936f9002222b6d5ea0303d5ea1c2aBlock Operator
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