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 559844 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 559890 epoch_slot_no: 19890 block_no: 559817 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1272 time: 2018-01-31 12:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9863219ff7b56549e8ee5c7c376cb1a06fddca5fb2c7058f6a34595a98589bbBlock Operator
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