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 557117 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 557163 epoch_slot_no: 17163 block_no: 557090 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-01-30 21:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a6b4ae5b261ef1d18289dbf533f6d5cc9523a5e524301fc36e658f79d78cc5dBlock Operator
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