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 545494 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 545535 epoch_slot_no: 5535 block_no: 545467 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2484 time: 2018-01-28 04:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbdeb9b47adf33ea526de03401e01266ace827e34c9402bfabb541af4ee9a98aBlock Operator
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