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 548518 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 548561 epoch_slot_no: 8561 block_no: 548491 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1672 time: 2018-01-28 21:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x996cc195080a396eca07258839a75f79340c43e5c7c4a7fff428c7d5a7024ba8Block Operator
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