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 550874 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 550917 epoch_slot_no: 10917 block_no: 550847 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-29 10:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x922a5644905ac5ef6299f62b9d9f914f929af8b12f5e1fd31f16c2c5f48e0c42Block Operator
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