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 540824 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 540863 epoch_slot_no: 863 block_no: 540797 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2465 time: 2018-01-27 02:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x787b6b32decde6507569825a2f0697c111f58f811179791f47b9c58d5cfc95caBlock Operator
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