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 558873 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 558919 epoch_slot_no: 18919 block_no: 558846 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-31 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4141a159ddbe3d110902f52777641c6ff65e42aa11cad467d131c1120cf599f2Block Operator
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