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 1557775 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1558030 epoch_slot_no: 2830 block_no: 1557701 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1831 time: 2018-09-19 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6067b8ca964c9729f07338aeb4ba70f95dbf1363d7fb429400bf221094b664d3Block Operator
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