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 555250 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 555296 epoch_slot_no: 15296 block_no: 555223 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2018-01-30 10:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f3408cdd3c50575f9486ccf568c3e7a802aa570ed7547873254b8e2adff38f2Block Operator
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