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 556259 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 556305 epoch_slot_no: 16305 block_no: 556232 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1678 time: 2018-01-30 16:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82575d075eac8606be4f21c8547079fb0748dde0dc07e5c74fbdb4258e88fdc9Block Operator
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