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 555099 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 555145 epoch_slot_no: 15145 block_no: 555072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2066 time: 2018-01-30 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x643963f3d255756aeb0afdc2a1af3e13a5a77541812e1a818f9166fba58d4fa2Block Operator
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