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 545931 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 545972 epoch_slot_no: 5972 block_no: 545904 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-01-28 06:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34ed1ba6043f826e5f5fa86417afbd3501f9ec341632f4fbc26c7906b5d17bc0Block Operator
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