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 553538 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 553584 epoch_slot_no: 13584 block_no: 553511 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-01-30 01:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61865e028ab10c7181c455812032f7814adca8b7c140fb3d4a51d151179644a9Block Operator
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