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 542814 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 542853 epoch_slot_no: 2853 block_no: 542787 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-01-27 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb411f4d7ed062c1116b92aa22355d4f47179f2a27ca6c3a173938414333221fBlock Operator
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