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 258553 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 258579 epoch_slot_no: 20979 block_no: 258540 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2017-11-22 18:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7225820b7e35ea7f0d9764619bbc3cdb4f8c6ebb6fec2e286560133957e0cf1Block Operator
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