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 546271 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 546312 epoch_slot_no: 6312 block_no: 546244 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-01-28 08:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60730c5fb576badf87f91a2133828a8e44d4ff74d43f1b9d1f36bddad5d03b6dBlock Operator
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