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 552069 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 552115 epoch_slot_no: 12115 block_no: 552042 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-01-29 17:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4571020c808ce80474d86f5dbee42c3d1b6560dc2cf4a53311c75c2d1f2699beBlock Operator
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