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 559679 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 559725 epoch_slot_no: 19725 block_no: 559652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1901 time: 2018-01-31 11:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51029876cfb8c92b2a547d66e555d5cc24b9b5f18c5aa6134002a5171030630eBlock Operator
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