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 541130 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 541169 epoch_slot_no: 1169 block_no: 541103 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-01-27 04:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2fb3837a7d5ca641bb6a4acc0a5cb9c62b4a96f5e0d15c558e603ce81354f2dBlock Operator
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