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 552736 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 552782 epoch_slot_no: 12782 block_no: 552709 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1711 time: 2018-01-29 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa078134eba90221bde83ef0d1e339dbaa3427df538ca495b495b75e5a9fec7dBlock Operator
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