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 546753 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 546794 epoch_slot_no: 6794 block_no: 546726 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-28 11:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x484eec26ec9c4bccf85bd5fc8ec6367f5634f9c38bed5494fe83b21a263767aeBlock Operator
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