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 1555630 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1555885 epoch_slot_no: 685 block_no: 1555556 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-09-19 01:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76ebd6d1e365c4d9c50a1474311c14b3a5db4b1f07fe3b2102e7c72b0200b9faBlock Operator
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