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 548381 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 548424 epoch_slot_no: 8424 block_no: 548354 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1327 time: 2018-01-28 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8083ae50c9baa9e6e772510c5d36f5eaa572b5993ac0639a0f0c2ca7d1d22a61Block Operator
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