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 550262 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550305 epoch_slot_no: 10305 block_no: 550235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1194 time: 2018-01-29 06:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef584fe9d8455203e04ab4bcd65c9d9d335ba11c4d0c8074dcb51356c31f7556Block Operator
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