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 544771 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 544810 epoch_slot_no: 4810 block_no: 544744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-01-28 00:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c547ee05427aae92797986b4821c7e999c4709d7417b2169c0945b76f7e38daBlock Operator
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