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 540924 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 540963 epoch_slot_no: 963 block_no: 540897 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2788 time: 2018-01-27 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc19c70b7f5deff560abe2772d711fd485d0915e6db5f5416ba91f1a9c0edfbb9Block Operator
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