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 558474 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 558520 epoch_slot_no: 18520 block_no: 558447 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2043 time: 2018-01-31 04:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4de0b8e67d33979a833620febe3ddff9fb3cd1b218efca4c0950c92e5b9b29cBlock Operator
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