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 1556851 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1557106 epoch_slot_no: 1906 block_no: 1556777 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2018-09-19 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x323cc2adc098b900ba5e010fbb874c2e957613f55389e9c36c10e9640233a9ebBlock Operator
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