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 557108 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 557154 epoch_slot_no: 17154 block_no: 557081 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2133 time: 2018-01-30 21:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02c9a7e0a0dd6624d2b8edcd74f2e7429de2432e3aa3860a2f40591c27661568Block Operator
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