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 547008 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 547049 epoch_slot_no: 7049 block_no: 546981 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2600 time: 2018-01-28 12:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8538de8bfdea111f69df4d8c182473a1103405975ec180106f14fbf5bfe3bf2Block Operator
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