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 549477 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 549520 epoch_slot_no: 9520 block_no: 549450 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-01-29 02:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3427938efa5d834df04b56778e629092fbc2956d18306d5944c3ff6a8dbe4b3fBlock Operator
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