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 550722 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 550765 epoch_slot_no: 10765 block_no: 550695 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1473 time: 2018-01-29 09:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97345a36ce6b6cc1a90e6f421d24043431a4bf21e17a5b8b1ff0b0e66e3e89f2Block Operator
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