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 545547 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 545588 epoch_slot_no: 5588 block_no: 545520 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-28 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a8fa6e51c6611cd54c73a696edd9ecfc7edb1cf47af5db92acecb8545797f60Block Operator
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