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 541195 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 541234 epoch_slot_no: 1234 block_no: 541168 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1640 time: 2018-01-27 04:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66b74e93b45424f9ec214e247ed6e9f96a0a089e69e7554279bd99bf95da6f05Block Operator
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