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 542142 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 542181 epoch_slot_no: 2181 block_no: 542115 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-27 09:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02a1fab822cb0b0a0a8ba76dad630a4c229740fd563b3ee5f1fbc4a5359a91a5Block Operator
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