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 543243 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 543282 epoch_slot_no: 3282 block_no: 543216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2106 time: 2018-01-27 15:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2109c8841942c5a9a67e495339461e54b7c64236cd806bf03cd28dcaa48ec216Block Operator
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