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 543459 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 543498 epoch_slot_no: 3498 block_no: 543432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-01-27 17:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6aabfc9e4f228a49a8a214a2b598f2abb52f9abd81068209ba7159c5e50d083Block Operator
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