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 550244 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550287 epoch_slot_no: 10287 block_no: 550217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-29 06:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x140eea09103bcc71f0576bd3192008fa4a1f00021ead8658b498e0b5786e2938Block Operator
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