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 556243 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 556289 epoch_slot_no: 16289 block_no: 556216 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1684 time: 2018-01-30 16:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22d053b95450439d659ead4a9d589deb13a999c01719127a438a8b7f389fcb40Block Operator
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