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 1557080 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1557335 epoch_slot_no: 2135 block_no: 1557006 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2293 time: 2018-09-19 09:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d0203ca0a67cb687fc6b63521d40481d655e41ac1c5c17610b6cd9956c92440Block Operator
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