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 552772 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 552818 epoch_slot_no: 12818 block_no: 552745 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1547 time: 2018-01-29 20:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb8c2138331ca7985ec79c162ebe4d373387732e213a17639a7b3935de593805Block Operator
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