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 556298 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 556344 epoch_slot_no: 16344 block_no: 556271 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-01-30 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f04252297f8cbc355e59b6386be28183c5c1d9d2ae28464ad574369b4a9fe11Block Operator
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