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 541697 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 541736 epoch_slot_no: 1736 block_no: 541670 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1365 time: 2018-01-27 07:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x860dd009c157f8d7ef804536d2c7b0b7c85f0603041f4ff4fa1a9861634381c5Block Operator
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