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 550877 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 550920 epoch_slot_no: 10920 block_no: 550850 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2257 time: 2018-01-29 10:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0486c1136eb182a73ff4f86eb5af1016b5c063ca967c1395943a8193a5e3e55bBlock Operator
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