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 551167 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 551210 epoch_slot_no: 11210 block_no: 551140 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-01-29 12:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22a8d50a13d13635c7816ed17de95bd724ecd651c5139227e4ab7eaff1152cb5Block Operator
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