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 544204 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 544243 epoch_slot_no: 4243 block_no: 544177 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-27 21:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x911ff5e940116bbfdf5d3d6845c25c7bea6695466cce808af94c89ad722c4b60Block Operator
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