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 547389 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 547430 epoch_slot_no: 7430 block_no: 547362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-01-28 15:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59a68f37656f85dd4cf83cd613790a25b5ddaf52d9350745e2f327b8c68e7bf1Block Operator
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