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 553629 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 553675 epoch_slot_no: 13675 block_no: 553602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-01-30 01:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbed4516c14bdc27cc323192bbdd4f356687b4c06b536c3d5648b33c6ec6cbd90Block Operator
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