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 551544 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 551590 epoch_slot_no: 11590 block_no: 551517 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2018-01-29 14:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd6e5c6d57e7ffcf30118c1e7cddbd1603b702a0d7dd36ecd7070a7605609c6aBlock Operator
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