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 557383 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 557429 epoch_slot_no: 17429 block_no: 557356 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2018-01-30 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa545a333323d8b8b0cd799df8a2022b99077cca6b73647c9c0bfc068bf366396Block Operator
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