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 552996 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 553042 epoch_slot_no: 13042 block_no: 552969 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2243 time: 2018-01-29 22:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb33be295f5673f14eaf736dc1749be1a627efce311784bddf90b70fa50c6ded6Block Operator
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