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 553985 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 554031 epoch_slot_no: 14031 block_no: 553958 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1241 time: 2018-01-30 03:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b0378ef4c0ac55b86ed1b86ee364be983179ee643c0c328469b3ae904b4988aBlock Operator
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