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 553714 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 553760 epoch_slot_no: 13760 block_no: 553687 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-01-30 02:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e28e8a55393a5d9dfd16c5e2d4e9ebe3378076d8dbfb3430882838d1f895cddBlock Operator
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