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 558337 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 558383 epoch_slot_no: 18383 block_no: 558310 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2018-01-31 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfda4dec301549f8a65ba3c855f4824da458e50c8e121b643f4bae7e2d290ca0Block Operator
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