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 542316 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 542355 epoch_slot_no: 2355 block_no: 542289 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2054 time: 2018-01-27 10:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20a8377395956509a6d9d175fc9ddf4494dc1bf6d2efd94e794655a1ad4011a0Block Operator
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