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 543182 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 543221 epoch_slot_no: 3221 block_no: 543155 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1993 time: 2018-01-27 15:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6c3334edd4a9bee6a23d965c6227d1f5dbba2b10ce30fcf17e5e8f4cd1bc1f8Block Operator
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