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 548484 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 548527 epoch_slot_no: 8527 block_no: 548457 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2037 time: 2018-01-28 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ce42289316a319135a82db89110f4c0c08ed0dc24c8a8721d526a4ccd2f33aeBlock Operator
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