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 1546062 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1546313 epoch_slot_no: 12713 block_no: 1545989 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1444 time: 2018-09-16 20:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ead8ab1391fadacca3df2ef1c8f05e6e00c7af240218f305cea66c505bb412eBlock Operator
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