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 557119 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 557165 epoch_slot_no: 17165 block_no: 557092 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-01-30 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5173c69f75da6de8bb18b0fc653e9c3e5243e3b68a8b69880408d32c4dfc7dcdBlock Operator
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