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 1546738 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1546989 epoch_slot_no: 13389 block_no: 1546665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-09-17 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5946887b6fe7ab8cd63b037ead5e2bd9b4de300a00931c92f5ee226959b5229Block Operator
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