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 552030 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 552076 epoch_slot_no: 12076 block_no: 552003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-01-29 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67839c31dc1b091e081642a5b7597b395693d2732150b08973af9df95443214fBlock Operator
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