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 551609 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 551655 epoch_slot_no: 11655 block_no: 551582 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2437 time: 2018-01-29 14:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb60deeba8bf0583672482b26d1cd41354b97febd19c129764400bf096a9cb1dcBlock Operator
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