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 558917 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 558963 epoch_slot_no: 18963 block_no: 558890 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-31 07:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21018da98e6fd13fbf8d49316e154e3e6a684d4b18175530c487a4e10d84f5daBlock Operator
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