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 548067 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 548110 epoch_slot_no: 8110 block_no: 548040 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1338 time: 2018-01-28 18:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4dcbd793b6f32644fa71ece5e2ed5dd308434200d21dc8bdb7f1a285e473c4cBlock Operator
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