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 551264 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 551307 epoch_slot_no: 11307 block_no: 551237 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2821 time: 2018-01-29 12:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x273641b1bbaa95b89248a0dfc9bf0453cbcb19fcc0197f25b5eb96c654cf10d0Block Operator
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