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 540368 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 540407 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 540341 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-27 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36ce1971562eeb4f4d8895418ed293acb7c5a85fb4a8d0c3df65be7f78377423Block Operator
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