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 559962 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 560008 epoch_slot_no: 20008 block_no: 559935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-31 12:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3c77bfe79581a34b42a8439c06ccad57431d7f58a5a6961294c3bc7b2d33253Block Operator
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