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 540755 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 540794 epoch_slot_no: 794 block_no: 540728 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1365 time: 2018-01-27 02:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14dee93df4d7c151277cb6edd4bdea00c2f5e10d9fc157b83b5eb59e9f8b8e42Block Operator
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