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 1546817 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1547068 epoch_slot_no: 13468 block_no: 1546744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-09-17 00:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cc9d1ec67a1d4f5d7cb12b45682c61d40d39c4a76ec3375640ab40768f5ba52Block Operator
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