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 543844 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 543883 epoch_slot_no: 3883 block_no: 543817 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1365 time: 2018-01-27 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16af7ef42b3dfe3d6c2ec218e0fc86cfb1cc77a86608170c16eb0896153292d4Block Operator
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