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 540082 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 540121 epoch_slot_no: 121 block_no: 540055 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1937 time: 2018-01-26 22:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44d108829b8727b71b8c5b25f323a42d34431917209aac0711895d0938cc2d00Block Operator
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