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 1546866 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1547117 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 1546793 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4955 time: 2018-09-17 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9ad8e21ef8127bf162519b13cf93af8134975fc6714bd22b2fc5c7c1ae8b8ceBlock Operator
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