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 556783 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 556829 epoch_slot_no: 16829 block_no: 556756 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-01-30 19:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58582484ea70b89a44147adf6a5ba9ff5da353e31033acd5d4ecd02ed52c1b94Block Operator
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