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 550800 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550843 epoch_slot_no: 10843 block_no: 550773 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-29 09:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6a7d13ca3254f6ef326fd3e721f1069aa4e9d5f36c5d278353e7177f18a6df1Block Operator
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