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 554567 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 554613 epoch_slot_no: 14613 block_no: 554540 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2058 time: 2018-01-30 06:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf32b80324a6777063604f096f33ab1997f45a38d9b488c24a2b4a062d350665cBlock Operator
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