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 554510 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 554556 epoch_slot_no: 14556 block_no: 554483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-01-30 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cc0c3dd8b199add62c5c07d23a4c21be99c6d7c3614d6d810e700f7ee4623caBlock Operator
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