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 546797 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 546838 epoch_slot_no: 6838 block_no: 546770 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1861 time: 2018-01-28 11:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9cc4264c2b3492e7108ae53e91d6c7f8f1bb2e8a2c1b35d2e59a208b70d20c8Block Operator
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