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 543236 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 543275 epoch_slot_no: 3275 block_no: 543209 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2768 time: 2018-01-27 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9393e4bce1ae3baf3c9162e8c3fc7044246a189e3ca9877816cc4f21de205b6Block Operator
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