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 542978 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 543017 epoch_slot_no: 3017 block_no: 542951 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2018-01-27 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4b2bf1b9952c20d66d7475d1149a4f1d2e146f15f12022e245415e2fe82197eBlock Operator
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