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 541947 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 541986 epoch_slot_no: 1986 block_no: 541920 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2423 time: 2018-01-27 08:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5ed61892e82385dde253046ee46c3efc99d963461bf823676cc77c9f436c388Block Operator
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