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 551112 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 551155 epoch_slot_no: 11155 block_no: 551085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2018-01-29 11:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9964d2f72d45a004b9a6e89d8de54e00ecae2e1e57df4cb2ed9de49a5210a927Block Operator
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