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 545022 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 545063 epoch_slot_no: 5063 block_no: 544995 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2218 time: 2018-01-28 01:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd833b5778229d7e62f458739c6ab292a285c282ddbfd413b17faa1ed8340d23eBlock Operator
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