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 556224 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 556270 epoch_slot_no: 16270 block_no: 556197 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2018-01-30 16:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x241dd2a6442876d43bfcf5ef7f6e8b82a8c8c24d2d43b20c3734a8e665487fc9Block Operator
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