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 557621 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 557667 epoch_slot_no: 17667 block_no: 557594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1711 time: 2018-01-30 23:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec50aec2e4eeb1658a8f58bb188086ebf24427075968b5eb2fcd57df43e8507bBlock Operator
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