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 1546506 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1546757 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 1546433 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2247 time: 2018-09-16 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8f91f92cbd61c40fa40788447cdc8b340e52e1fcf5fba4968c611d51f5f431fBlock Operator
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