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 549964 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550007 epoch_slot_no: 10007 block_no: 549937 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1543 time: 2018-01-29 05:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1a984c534d30f47fc74968c6d8d04fbda984963a687aead3d3ec965a0f8655eBlock Operator
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