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 420331 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 420363 epoch_slot_no: 9963 block_no: 420310 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-30 05:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcaa6dc0b1d097dabe120911fb17a2b1ebbe325db61f92e16e3f3d1dc3a4eb8c7Block Operator
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