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 559343 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 559389 epoch_slot_no: 19389 block_no: 559316 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-31 09:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ab131ea56d9a735d20fd4b6e620bbd2c11142eff6c5869913bff65c2703e0b2Block Operator
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