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 555739 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 555785 epoch_slot_no: 15785 block_no: 555712 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-01-30 13:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x607aa27ff6cd107cfd5912ed50e8838ffd5b97df20688ef643654faace4e2517Block Operator
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