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 54740 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 54761 epoch_slot_no: 11561 block_no: 54736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1741 time: 2017-10-06 13:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd67b4d1bf9c8d846e41c49a62f47b4558986204c11c01aaa6f1f407911469a35Block Operator
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