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 546781 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 546822 epoch_slot_no: 6822 block_no: 546754 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1795 time: 2018-01-28 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65654f436faea71f6b198a546408857ad3bbcf43ae4c69fef541da251063eed6Block Operator
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