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 557854 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 557900 epoch_slot_no: 17900 block_no: 557827 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1366 time: 2018-01-31 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f48980af4f0e65e44ec0740e7bae005fdc4bbfc2066cdc3e795b2989e15eb2fBlock Operator
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