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 543481 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 543520 epoch_slot_no: 3520 block_no: 543454 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2018-01-27 17:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a16c4fdf5e45488fba3403e3b0dfcdd8cda762ce125412fd3b7aae1ce37946eBlock Operator
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