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 552391 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 552437 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 552364 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-29 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b73313b43e4d30d9fa5022a0e8b782e02c725521f504c9fd2ce95988eb4f7adBlock Operator
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