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 558319 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 558365 epoch_slot_no: 18365 block_no: 558292 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1900 time: 2018-01-31 03:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc00652004efb50ef321cacd82eab04a9b106722ff07e52b273636e329935a2f7Block Operator
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