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 546390 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 546431 epoch_slot_no: 6431 block_no: 546363 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1705 time: 2018-01-28 09:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ab75ce51d0d116f50bcc22fbc6e36cea2cf103d3d70b38f05177fc0eb362dd6Block Operator
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