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 554013 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 554059 epoch_slot_no: 14059 block_no: 553986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2018-01-30 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b1a3a523ade6e7a87100191fec9af07c42b8efb3d2c89ffb4859bc2e7a29a58Block Operator
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