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 548314 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 548357 epoch_slot_no: 8357 block_no: 548287 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1680 time: 2018-01-28 20:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9036664b38658be659ebe96f2ed77cc6087d235b7da6d6b3dc03fcdc76f06fd1Block Operator
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