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 1557806 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1558061 epoch_slot_no: 2861 block_no: 1557732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1390 time: 2018-09-19 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa763ad6cd7087109055bb62443075d7c94d4ce711de50d3170cbdb44821206ecBlock Operator
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