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 550326 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550369 epoch_slot_no: 10369 block_no: 550299 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-29 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fa637cba5093b522f9fed7617986ffd09a32e1b60857d1cb445b9599b9c5046Block Operator
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