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 550960 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 551003 epoch_slot_no: 11003 block_no: 550933 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1904 time: 2018-01-29 10:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb3b8d165b3f786d9b26c822b6e29edaa56051fd5fa12c829bf2455928d19007Block Operator
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