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 552147 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 552193 epoch_slot_no: 12193 block_no: 552120 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2018-01-29 17:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa29d06ebce47b37176308fc224d08b3ed3a699b3000a84d8830a926f1a4e1f6Block Operator
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