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 547982 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 548025 epoch_slot_no: 8025 block_no: 547955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1715 time: 2018-01-28 18:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02e8cafa9bee17ab7b9fea193fdc9d92eba3d2d09d00430e0f01242b5108a2ebBlock Operator
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