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 543085 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 543124 epoch_slot_no: 3124 block_no: 543058 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-27 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bb8ea61e50d0703414082b233a49667c5041dc1275b16794c365cb09d0e3923Block Operator
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