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 420686 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 420718 epoch_slot_no: 10318 block_no: 420665 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-30 07:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7822af47025283c4a8c8bf748f0e1e3f5ca9315cd761f1d74d8fd6e926447b8fBlock Operator
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