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 551694 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 551740 epoch_slot_no: 11740 block_no: 551667 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1904 time: 2018-01-29 14:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee1ea43d1f8259f9d4dbdd7f2915ccbeba9a4aeae575124b9cdca07da6538f7bBlock Operator
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