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 555177 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 555223 epoch_slot_no: 15223 block_no: 555150 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-30 10:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4caf9693d6acb2867e0b3c3e1281d614997cd4e2c98a20630934042a23e42c6eBlock Operator
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