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 542681 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 542720 epoch_slot_no: 2720 block_no: 542654 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-27 12:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d3eedfac0939a44b6b015408b5192507851f79100b88d2ecd7c03b221b9d909Block Operator
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