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 543996 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 544035 epoch_slot_no: 4035 block_no: 543969 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1206 time: 2018-01-27 20:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b87329d8a98d90824b6d8dce2e5b0fad4596efdedfeacb177d930cfc42a573cBlock Operator
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