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 1557586 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1557841 epoch_slot_no: 2641 block_no: 1557512 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1378 time: 2018-09-19 12:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa527aa02b5e7e184149290e5cbcfba8c10a92c60a4cc0a048b88e903523f8b35Block Operator
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