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 554075 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 554121 epoch_slot_no: 14121 block_no: 554048 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-01-30 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4be160b6ccd69c4698d3f18503136944ceb4ad54cbd8b15fbad5d2419525e92Block Operator
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