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 557246 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 557292 epoch_slot_no: 17292 block_no: 557219 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1362 time: 2018-01-30 21:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c8f3fb7607802111f16e01d6f8c9a331b80d03c33da60764be107e2bf036301Block Operator
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