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 540361 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 540400 epoch_slot_no: 400 block_no: 540334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1722 time: 2018-01-26 23:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd571a312de70acb114ad8517827b609232c5fa27a2392e6dbb06734a4e03cd0Block Operator
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