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 420536 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 420568 epoch_slot_no: 10168 block_no: 420515 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1747 time: 2017-12-30 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc52a571af009845f505cc9e54211fdce4e76ac6a26f060f8c3963db1d6523b8Block Operator
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