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 550838 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550881 epoch_slot_no: 10881 block_no: 550811 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-29 10:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0686b593d654a2518cafbfb42a1ed9455cfc3f042530a301be54002e859ed0fBlock Operator
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