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 544640 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 544679 epoch_slot_no: 4679 block_no: 544613 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1955 time: 2018-01-27 23:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x399c08693971952c71339e65cba631a45ce8a8674a7c4fe47c4f2dea54fc23c1Block Operator
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