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 540387 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 540426 epoch_slot_no: 426 block_no: 540360 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-27 00:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb24e5e3af1312633663fa3c6a1bff8cb50449d4fb058fee73a162e9b0d73febeBlock Operator
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