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 157502 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 157524 epoch_slot_no: 6324 block_no: 157493 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2017-10-30 08:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d0ce45ac7e8e46d41936477b9dd5fa75b94b92e0f978e95cb08391af83e3ca3Block Operator
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