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 553262 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 553308 epoch_slot_no: 13308 block_no: 553235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1886 time: 2018-01-29 23:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d3ad3d4dc1065d000d72cfd8313c7255956fb49e4e354758df69e3a3603033fBlock Operator
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