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 420725 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 420757 epoch_slot_no: 10357 block_no: 420704 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1378 time: 2017-12-30 07:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e2c726b2809eb8895c3a764eb7a61e330145fe19c0147520ce307f49831c9ceBlock Operator
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