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 541636 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 541675 epoch_slot_no: 1675 block_no: 541609 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-27 07:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6df48322571c040ab0bd6aeea823c67f6b8edfb1c3eaf0605d36da5b3e0b8781Block Operator
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