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 546507 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 546548 epoch_slot_no: 6548 block_no: 546480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-01-28 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7767c75da5b043fdf797dbf494a7a861488e28d59270c157487d35500bd5d4e6Block Operator
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