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 1546824 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1547075 epoch_slot_no: 13475 block_no: 1546751 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-09-17 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61d8a76d9bfa8f6e872fd5e05a6e4c39f7f23246d92cd4f00c0a8a7888c89944Block Operator
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