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 553766 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 553812 epoch_slot_no: 13812 block_no: 553739 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2218 time: 2018-01-30 02:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c2138f4042869592bbfd5b205bc6a344f8310b4c29e637afe83ba0438061032Block Operator
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