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 420645 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 420677 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 420624 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2017-12-30 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbef01057b6d756ee296e93df3047d30499f3b594e3915cb900741e31f57e9865Block Operator
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