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 550577 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 550620 epoch_slot_no: 10620 block_no: 550550 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3157 time: 2018-01-29 08:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77042aa9be4a33cade4f53fb1c23ee70f48ac7b4af60677be2204ce7f9c0a003Block Operator
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