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 554967 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 555013 epoch_slot_no: 15013 block_no: 554940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1073 time: 2018-01-30 09:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0597e4a4483a1137ba3fb9bd95f41f70b04a711a44c44b30168e92513d7c0047Block Operator
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