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 1557283 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1557538 epoch_slot_no: 2338 block_no: 1557209 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1394 time: 2018-09-19 10:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91a76d95954ea36252faef4ad48f08eb040180c29abdbcd14b2534224f6b37f2Block Operator
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