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 553955 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 554001 epoch_slot_no: 14001 block_no: 553928 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-01-30 03:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc43dee098dc61ebf996151af21e80e9af03e5c76c51377b7947852a2cd648d0Block Operator
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