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 546089 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 546130 epoch_slot_no: 6130 block_no: 546062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2222 time: 2018-01-28 07:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb093b50144a077ad917a69241bb630add8dae61a87e51366d9c5b27e37c86240Block Operator
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