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 556774 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 556820 epoch_slot_no: 16820 block_no: 556747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-01-30 19:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa95c511cde95de1d08373ebedca1f1ca5ff58b4006eb910cbdcff72f85f02b4cBlock Operator
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