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 551824 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 551870 epoch_slot_no: 11870 block_no: 551797 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2018-01-29 15:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf634f7f227295218c783a9da7fc65925e7c9b9b8976b7029c7b4719712db8e92Block Operator
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