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 543210 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 543249 epoch_slot_no: 3249 block_no: 543183 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-27 15:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb02585e45afed5a70ae50acf7d372210d7674f606114c8af92ff31de21af97b0Block Operator
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