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 558968 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 559014 epoch_slot_no: 19014 block_no: 558941 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1539 time: 2018-01-31 07:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0fca75b1a7a1861a42c28ce6d338a51b455a35e478be2d7e96552ecae4f6a24Block Operator
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