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 543362 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 543401 epoch_slot_no: 3401 block_no: 543335 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1369 time: 2018-01-27 16:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bdbc35639975eff1b789fef7f6fccaea5c99ce9ea5021a1e32eb17e6befc7d8Block Operator
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