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 545240 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 545281 epoch_slot_no: 5281 block_no: 545213 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-01-28 03:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1ae2bb633d9f3cb441c28d72744a3f1b2ff168cbff3615cc50beec26b7af74eBlock Operator
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