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 542966 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 543005 epoch_slot_no: 3005 block_no: 542939 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1751 time: 2018-01-27 14:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x430c0163943977dee8a7775529f8dfa7552a4b8de6eabea8ef42a61e552a46a7Block Operator
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