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 550477 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550520 epoch_slot_no: 10520 block_no: 550450 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1366 time: 2018-01-29 08:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x715d21236fe9fdd66d62bcb7a172d877d6994e5c79018d9027062669e4db0a15Block Operator
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