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 1557035 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1557290 epoch_slot_no: 2090 block_no: 1556961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2018-09-19 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7d1d64490549f1cda59d47042ea8677b6bf9f163a502dba988acc1f4d9c53b1Block Operator
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