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 556109 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 556155 epoch_slot_no: 16155 block_no: 556082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1627 time: 2018-01-30 15:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a844a8ebfbd00b16ce3446586ca7c7089451af8b04415a3ac4173fbbaa83b9eBlock Operator
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