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 549572 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 549615 epoch_slot_no: 9615 block_no: 549545 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-29 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3de102797f50b2f48b77f8b61fc15a1c7211df1fe09cc18a82c6de2240eff4b7Block Operator
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