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 545903 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 545944 epoch_slot_no: 5944 block_no: 545876 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-28 06:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf7e97cd4a1e5f9dab8c7f148286a66acfc0057b77a3a166262ea49d6616c3b1Block Operator
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