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 552091 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 552137 epoch_slot_no: 12137 block_no: 552064 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2093 time: 2018-01-29 17:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x006ce7140d5f343ff291bfed72b4219f96e0c33d68ed23908767616306b71cf9Block Operator
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