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 556127 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 556173 epoch_slot_no: 16173 block_no: 556100 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-01-30 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52fec0b54e34a31b501a479fab4954e6d46bdfcd364fee690817151a586f437dBlock Operator
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