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 559376 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 559422 epoch_slot_no: 19422 block_no: 559349 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-31 09:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69d87f5baf44d03f857205929eb83d9fd21b4ad0492c8cf9d03901b9f81cc1ceBlock Operator
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