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 549916 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 549959 epoch_slot_no: 9959 block_no: 549889 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-01-29 05:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e4647dfcb7be8f7c3beb2c1230741a8fb697477a543822bfe717e5ac5600b44Block Operator
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