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 551988 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 552034 epoch_slot_no: 12034 block_no: 551961 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2109 time: 2018-01-29 16:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7c18d70b19c893e86aee356b7af750f1a4c19381b7438f5bbebb8320722fcb6Block Operator
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