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 554703 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 554749 epoch_slot_no: 14749 block_no: 554676 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-01-30 07:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b465e735394f37e7d273925536d6708f93287aa93d4ec04fa459a53ffd14ab4Block Operator
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