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 548006 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 548049 epoch_slot_no: 8049 block_no: 547979 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1701 time: 2018-01-28 18:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a54707f8bfdea077afc419627280b69034a43f47d14a9866cbd13baeebf4b3cBlock Operator
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