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 559877 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 559923 epoch_slot_no: 19923 block_no: 559850 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2018-01-31 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42ada76c397503da69b6420007726557c32b97d13d5b1b43e81d5e13c8de2c75Block Operator
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