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 550545 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550588 epoch_slot_no: 10588 block_no: 550518 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1280 time: 2018-01-29 08:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe03315dfb40c03ca22323f21fabc80e79b769e2f04061545446fb87af1d8b490Block Operator
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