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 540811 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 540850 epoch_slot_no: 850 block_no: 540784 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-27 02:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a35bfd28a7508b78c31af3fa38e30538c177e48eec919ecde928c252cd99c8dBlock Operator
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