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 546008 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 546049 epoch_slot_no: 6049 block_no: 545981 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1594 time: 2018-01-28 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x261784b029829442f691968bd183530f3125a37f47035b041c3f9337c0452970Block Operator
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