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 555496 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 555542 epoch_slot_no: 15542 block_no: 555469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-30 12:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x420d11a5a9a635ae61190614ebd11781e34d0febbfed7e37a7b3c455111d130aBlock Operator
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