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 559864 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 559910 epoch_slot_no: 19910 block_no: 559837 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1560 time: 2018-01-31 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf5ab5adc0b181231507fde0c17c0db7bd95603e96134e1dcc1b1c983ab1fef5Block Operator
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