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 548103 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 548146 epoch_slot_no: 8146 block_no: 548076 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-01-28 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6875b81801f32dbff0334b2e5d1d8d1e7f8b28312061e1ae676691ca8f421fdBlock Operator
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