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 555916 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 555962 epoch_slot_no: 15962 block_no: 555889 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1676 time: 2018-01-30 14:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb80ddcd17012b89c820e4c4193225623e5143d76b1b71ddde7a1d023d074537Block Operator
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