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 551616 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 551662 epoch_slot_no: 11662 block_no: 551589 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-29 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4fea177dbe9c0632de1a7ea49e0f6abeec0d5649d490df8474c45d24c15c45bBlock Operator
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