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 554935 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 554981 epoch_slot_no: 14981 block_no: 554908 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1602 time: 2018-01-30 08:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ce0a92834d3915470940c9e1eab82ac903af389d8ac23f3558c364a20edbfeeBlock Operator
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