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 548846 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 548889 epoch_slot_no: 8889 block_no: 548819 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2018-01-28 23:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe68803a20f30f3ee93bb9c8e1a05508ab364c526b975b26d2174e0878d479fb2Block Operator
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