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 420107 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 420139 epoch_slot_no: 9739 block_no: 420086 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-30 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x693ed6521663ac158c9219d251d12181d529f2132a6b0ba5d05bd3ff250e2b3bBlock Operator
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