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 545657 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 545698 epoch_slot_no: 5698 block_no: 545630 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2018-01-28 05:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b40e856745698f078b3a5fd54c05172fb2752f2c984f06cf3ccac1d5e6173b5Block Operator
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