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 1557112 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1557367 epoch_slot_no: 2167 block_no: 1557038 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-09-19 09:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ebb5a7b1ec75a6fb8944e6161500071407cd6944716a1600095cf5af5d9f5d0Block Operator
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