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 1556217 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1556472 epoch_slot_no: 1272 block_no: 1556143 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1111 time: 2018-09-19 04:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6890548ef1aba38c99ad80a59ee6f0f6b75e8f60ffdb1a9f60e27227c58de63Block Operator
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