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 41548 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 41569 epoch_slot_no: 19969 block_no: 41545 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1023 time: 2017-10-03 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2780e5fe7ffc29c33f240bccbec58cfe8b938a6a0e89086254f42a1a945ffb29Block Operator
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