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 546842 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 546883 epoch_slot_no: 6883 block_no: 546815 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-01-28 11:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3276abdbb7bab644918adf1331f5afb37b2803517b0f40170550a033aca8b4e3Block Operator
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