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 558084 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 558130 epoch_slot_no: 18130 block_no: 558057 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2018-01-31 02:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x090c3b59f7b69704b24118009b9e10becf2db3e78cb889e48f08a831d42260eaBlock Operator
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