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 543014 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 543053 epoch_slot_no: 3053 block_no: 542987 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2018-01-27 14:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae144e938ebb66a2b8e41e9589f5bf1b507b6fc3d21c38c1e7540dc5d7b2ed45Block Operator
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