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 552276 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 552322 epoch_slot_no: 12322 block_no: 552249 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1539 time: 2018-01-29 18:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x555d1b10c8616469f703cf2d08a83f1e07d2eee349bd6b51c83b359bd3e51217Block Operator
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