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 551100 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 551143 epoch_slot_no: 11143 block_no: 551073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1461 time: 2018-01-29 11:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7151bafcd637e76ae1fc4c137edc7c6917c7253af5ade762f18f9cbb34e10b50Block Operator
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