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 547237 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 547278 epoch_slot_no: 7278 block_no: 547210 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-01-28 14:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e7aaae23f2b5ca0da459cd948ca5416441e386f0c65259c600643575cc40324Block Operator
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