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 542488 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 542527 epoch_slot_no: 2527 block_no: 542461 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1111 time: 2018-01-27 11:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97e6c093fb0559aa787430f245894a59da056a259eb1d64d986681c1d0a798e0Block Operator
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