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 546725 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 546766 epoch_slot_no: 6766 block_no: 546698 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1896 time: 2018-01-28 11:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0352e9844cffa76ab1a491fde60d49996738d05f3b7ae4c1aba8702f35096b5Block Operator
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