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 542860 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 542899 epoch_slot_no: 2899 block_no: 542833 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2475 time: 2018-01-27 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1b565c90f2431a2f25b04893874f2852ac3d88d11ac00fb8c4de6ebe8efdf3aBlock Operator
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