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 81522 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 81546 epoch_slot_no: 16746 block_no: 81517 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 986 time: 2017-10-12 18:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4db1e98801c42dbd1b6cb8bc3970916601fa0630afb6e620b5009b96745cee07Block Operator
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