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 1557697 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1557952 epoch_slot_no: 2752 block_no: 1557623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1571 time: 2018-09-19 13:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaff9b5f767149096e67f54882933a755c79a465a5cef0023aa6991efa0d3371dBlock Operator
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