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 545542 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 545583 epoch_slot_no: 5583 block_no: 545515 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1323 time: 2018-01-28 04:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1592030ec5d8286120ade88c85b8bddaf7f89bc7b8d5d199cd7362f12cae71ffBlock Operator
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