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 542388 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 542427 epoch_slot_no: 2427 block_no: 542361 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1197 time: 2018-01-27 11:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f34cb941cea1409e93a247f8dd22de3318f2a87d47284b0d122666bf74a5fbdBlock Operator
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