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 557212 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 557258 epoch_slot_no: 17258 block_no: 557185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-30 21:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x203e7770a9796848fd4a2c9ad2e0c3921bc954888262a2f0d22fe1bb87b0790aBlock Operator
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