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 548649 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 548692 epoch_slot_no: 8692 block_no: 548622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2018-01-28 22:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4cb7612d035b18e63243e9304c147c401adcece50c4130b66a01a2d37d9b8d3Block Operator
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