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 420484 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 420516 epoch_slot_no: 10116 block_no: 420463 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-30 05:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90ea81f44cf96e2d84a828dc444c86170df591d0e38a223d7f1cbf959a3b03fdBlock Operator
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