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 545919 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 545960 epoch_slot_no: 5960 block_no: 545892 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2407 time: 2018-01-28 06:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68e9fd3c012222936891f090e33c3823e7d05763b59b6550f482a7b652d40cedBlock Operator
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