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 558844 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 558890 epoch_slot_no: 18890 block_no: 558817 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1834 time: 2018-01-31 06:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf373bbb8f4c3b461cbd4d14bb2c18cc6e5a4fd898e313575ee3c251dd89ab6fcBlock Operator
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