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 551004 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 551047 epoch_slot_no: 11047 block_no: 550977 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-01-29 11:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4426844d48d7e37ae0c918f1016a17b6a3302d165cd4c68824b383f69045e72Block Operator
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