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 545526 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 545567 epoch_slot_no: 5567 block_no: 545499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1598 time: 2018-01-28 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec1306425a7be848ffff42883ff868628159daaeb6a3bf44a282e3fe06ea3de5Block Operator
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