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 547038 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 547079 epoch_slot_no: 7079 block_no: 547011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2012 time: 2018-01-28 13:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa406ab5daa79041c53ef2e24f73894fc3892cfc39dd5135f5723fa262f261bb5Block Operator
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