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 420238 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 420270 epoch_slot_no: 9870 block_no: 420217 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-30 04:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fc184cbef5b0723693caa17033a8d5089d37d79c6bd8f68e7edc06ea339587cBlock Operator
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