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 540549 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 540588 epoch_slot_no: 588 block_no: 540522 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2018-01-27 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x106addd6f36f46f875f14b874415cd07b51f0450499e0421a5bc5309f532168cBlock Operator
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