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 556793 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 556839 epoch_slot_no: 16839 block_no: 556766 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-30 19:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d435409eb4c80d1d6ee5061a6d8fc23c6b27efab7cc01f941cdb78a7faec32fBlock Operator
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