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 555679 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 555725 epoch_slot_no: 15725 block_no: 555652 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1684 time: 2018-01-30 13:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc140f54696b3efe87569b0a532a9394fa06ada21e3b8f9def2d675a790886e2bBlock Operator
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