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 1557045 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1557300 epoch_slot_no: 2100 block_no: 1556971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1119 time: 2018-09-19 09:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x601656e71be843a2133411de076d4b25d9fe2488b3e969b0db47775a1730cc27Block Operator
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