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 553919 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 553965 epoch_slot_no: 13965 block_no: 553892 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2575 time: 2018-01-30 03:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8a3999918234bb1554caa2c6facf636e8b942bd8fbd301455c4ac0ff7517cd5Block Operator
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