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 556182 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 556228 epoch_slot_no: 16228 block_no: 556155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2074 time: 2018-01-30 15:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48a42323fc2539bd864509dc1010abadbe3df05d4a44f3d99950cffdb7a8528fBlock Operator
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