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 553710 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 553756 epoch_slot_no: 13756 block_no: 553683 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-01-30 02:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x806cb7968bf282bb926b85e5dcd900073bb0387665a6cd454d57c70c31cdb01bBlock Operator
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