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 547675 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 547716 epoch_slot_no: 7716 block_no: 547648 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1688 time: 2018-01-28 16:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca6da594cdfbbc0cf629f97f56f851062718a8658ff48fe993ff6707e415a7b6Block Operator
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