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 557905 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 557951 epoch_slot_no: 17951 block_no: 557878 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2433 time: 2018-01-31 01:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2784bfd997f67f8075f441dd831148aec8084bf0b97004ce4182a30304e26e37Block Operator
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