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 548885 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 548928 epoch_slot_no: 8928 block_no: 548858 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2018-01-28 23:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d6aa5d6dc6d82510179d6648d21a14818c99eaeb9a14693c599049a2af69113Block Operator
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