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 557178 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 557224 epoch_slot_no: 17224 block_no: 557151 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1327 time: 2018-01-30 21:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfc0699e48cef38968fca2e4d69ae841560da31a14e1063f3a7c8b69004bb366Block Operator
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