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 551486 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 551532 epoch_slot_no: 11532 block_no: 551459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1715 time: 2018-01-29 13:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6249a3295e22aaee15591ca368b1575c5055dc36f1889f01b1e47c2ebf227d54Block Operator
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