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 548849 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 548892 epoch_slot_no: 8892 block_no: 548822 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-28 23:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd5e927a041eb496543d4656916427d57b919e1b8fa47fca792bc52cb0f75e7fBlock Operator
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