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 551621 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 551667 epoch_slot_no: 11667 block_no: 551594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 912 time: 2018-01-29 14:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc6b3f55f163b89df15d0384f8e94c19701474aac9c1d93d30fa72783b3ee3c1Block Operator
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