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 1556404 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1556659 epoch_slot_no: 1459 block_no: 1556330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2651 time: 2018-09-19 05:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2b63d9128f4fc8589fa53bf6010cf9f70e86bba7c77a1005cd94d62cadd4359Block Operator
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