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 559151 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 559197 epoch_slot_no: 19197 block_no: 559124 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-31 08:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc28144ba0a71f1537e1c0ae9a8a164e0d7d984a67c6354ec8393539562ae0731Block Operator
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