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 558852 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 558898 epoch_slot_no: 18898 block_no: 558825 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-31 06:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3eebf0b2320170392ce27d9a36281d4e546f5df09e10fbd062b73cc8bc1e4e39Block Operator
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