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 542765 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 542804 epoch_slot_no: 2804 block_no: 542738 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1714 time: 2018-01-27 13:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1fd6de3c071aa2c3ee62c2b10fcf273c2a36b5c3f60b136df53b16d4dd0fbcaBlock Operator
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