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 544747 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 544786 epoch_slot_no: 4786 block_no: 544720 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-01-28 00:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe20143424e490a88d36d25a862c66963179feef960f7bd4fc28cd7294d4134c1Block Operator
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