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 234421 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 234441 epoch_slot_no: 18441 block_no: 234409 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2017-11-17 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa618fb83a3dbc30d5cc1c1e7d08d99803fa86958eac111efae5de419c5104f80Block Operator
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