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 558048 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 558094 epoch_slot_no: 18094 block_no: 558021 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1736 time: 2018-01-31 02:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30cd867cab5564a60c7775404dd51fa5f7f8f2e5ffccbcc68fe9f49601925119Block Operator
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