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 551251 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 551294 epoch_slot_no: 11294 block_no: 551224 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3032 time: 2018-01-29 12:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x013aa40e9e905439efca7601f0d3861e2d1b89c0ab5e7028bbf2a562d26d4813Block Operator
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