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 543309 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 543348 epoch_slot_no: 3348 block_no: 543282 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2083 time: 2018-01-27 16:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffd419e58064eafa10ebc427c3a038b151b01b8bb76d46b2d0ba05caea1d8669Block Operator
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