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 1557233 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1557488 epoch_slot_no: 2288 block_no: 1557159 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-09-19 10:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x931a0b423a1e843f75b8c646fc1edff8d0ba9e3e6707cbd391205282755d0856Block Operator
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