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 555968 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 556014 epoch_slot_no: 16014 block_no: 555941 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2402 time: 2018-01-30 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf4d515ee8685ec061200e5aa01665344d25e34dff976cc6c2a41af112e35bbfBlock Operator
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