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 552978 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 553024 epoch_slot_no: 13024 block_no: 552951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1844 time: 2018-01-29 22:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x266cfe98fd840cdbf9122ebd4808999270eb25d0f0ce67f302a23eb9791e35c2Block Operator
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