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 559423 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 559469 epoch_slot_no: 19469 block_no: 559396 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-31 09:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8350261412c806accc42ba4bc0dbe9d2d4109827f2c9447b2d8e9779ea5b26deBlock Operator
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