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 540805 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 540844 epoch_slot_no: 844 block_no: 540778 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1361 time: 2018-01-27 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb02adddb94d44a4516aec72d3216bd0fb83687faf05d98f9f3931b2ec0205c0Block Operator
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