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 547674 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 547715 epoch_slot_no: 7715 block_no: 547647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2018-01-28 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb249762a2cd7aa5bac4d6a8fe65115e9cfd27d66ff4c10e8bfe822d6d9ad7efeBlock Operator
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