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 546500 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 546541 epoch_slot_no: 6541 block_no: 546473 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-28 10:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x617a9bcd97b052f792ea6b59357a9e2cba15915a425174d1a98750c7dc80c4f7Block Operator
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