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 550647 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550690 epoch_slot_no: 10690 block_no: 550620 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-01-29 09:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ce4933fd2398e53a29336ae9dd109b90f37cb270a2a9fb4397481ecb36e4de1Block Operator
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