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 551597 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 551643 epoch_slot_no: 11643 block_no: 551570 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1265 time: 2018-01-29 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3177787864a16910b22c0e41f800f90dd52df7293b7418781dbd34f8e4edbadcBlock Operator
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