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 553455 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 553501 epoch_slot_no: 13501 block_no: 553428 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2018-01-30 00:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e06a1e8aea5e9181940e211fc9656d69c2c108b8375c7a8ffb2e4a9a19d4487Block Operator
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