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 556003 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 556049 epoch_slot_no: 16049 block_no: 555976 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1674 time: 2018-01-30 14:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5c0130ee7cd411c571555a316dc852de94ea2da3b5e62ca9813d4f5e44741dbBlock Operator
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