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 1546425 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1546676 epoch_slot_no: 13076 block_no: 1546352 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-09-16 22:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x579a8d076bbd7f9685c5ef9ab61f9a14f33efd7df9e436ae6f3f6f60d2cfe6bdBlock Operator
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