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 552146 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 552192 epoch_slot_no: 12192 block_no: 552119 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-29 17:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74d5c4200645759bdb442051ba7b4b595c63ca1d5d369f38b4483c3446af1b78Block Operator
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