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 420087 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 420119 epoch_slot_no: 9719 block_no: 420066 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-30 03:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c423a3985657c7bc65b8d9bd334fe7dbeaf729301fafbeded241ae8963b72f7Block Operator
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