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 1546521 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1546772 epoch_slot_no: 13172 block_no: 1546448 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2018-09-16 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00893b3703f5d556f8fc6166fbedf38e9122ee276e938c5a40b16a8e88dbf922Block Operator
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