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 551164 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 551207 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 551137 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2018-01-29 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe284bb8e36a62a05929a2ae5617768d21e2b2a7ba7f70c151b4b8bbfd178c5c6Block Operator
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