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 542746 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 542785 epoch_slot_no: 2785 block_no: 542719 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1710 time: 2018-01-27 13:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf28ee8e24d515068c420479ef3913c623cf2ff2a78a319112d5bda08fd2ba6a9Block Operator
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