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 548123 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 548166 epoch_slot_no: 8166 block_no: 548096 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1241 time: 2018-01-28 19:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bf5b329dc346e4f28e32156cf54735358f8f260581fe3cd75f28bf6962dd3afBlock Operator
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