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 556622 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 556668 epoch_slot_no: 16668 block_no: 556595 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-01-30 18:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39a56e5b52f11cee6701f2dd1bcb32e383d2abd0148f71d57faf5030ce37f161Block Operator
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