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 544840 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 544879 epoch_slot_no: 4879 block_no: 544813 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1676 time: 2018-01-28 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b8f0c6f1e5bf771b94facfcd7f19227f3e9f52b591569c1d26c5c68471e805bBlock Operator
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