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 557116 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 557162 epoch_slot_no: 17162 block_no: 557089 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-01-30 21:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71bc9c01ef2f6aa9a8558423765e851e317b8c9ba2df9d9e4422005d62c45eb3Block Operator
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