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 555376 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 555422 epoch_slot_no: 15422 block_no: 555349 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-01-30 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x890ad1b1c4704f5b35d1200da6daed78622b85bacc7119296788050c45389048Block Operator
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