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 550460 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 550503 epoch_slot_no: 10503 block_no: 550433 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2018-01-29 08:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefa9b45d507d910ea9358aa4c9aa9018a5dd262ae8b13b81004a6914fb607e2bBlock Operator
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