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 552755 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 552801 epoch_slot_no: 12801 block_no: 552728 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-29 20:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f203de7d9d8b4da6a1a7b4b40c91d5603380bceb19a8654b2b3185c3329cecdBlock Operator
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