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 550798 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 550841 epoch_slot_no: 10841 block_no: 550771 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1568 time: 2018-01-29 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x210b8b45234cf9adbfa6817f06e2c4c20456069c2c9e549f345b8a41cfd5d74fBlock Operator
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