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 558826 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 558872 epoch_slot_no: 18872 block_no: 558799 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2072 time: 2018-01-31 06:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe62da547a920f43506ac902c0538670a2e9678157afcb339ddd254b2f5a27c3Block Operator
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