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 559879 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 559925 epoch_slot_no: 19925 block_no: 559852 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2286 time: 2018-01-31 12:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29aaed4c63cf734b94f9ef1e2b726e2b922f58580b79f50e9b57332cdf4004eaBlock Operator
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