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 552754 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 552800 epoch_slot_no: 12800 block_no: 552727 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-29 20:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c2bed46204e04a138de8b7e499e04a4440191f08c758244ef4be14b7b32f30fBlock Operator
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