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 420735 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 420767 epoch_slot_no: 10367 block_no: 420714 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1378 time: 2017-12-30 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0383b9751cd90e0177c4797b11387b50e6efff09bf8b1a9cc92b0bacfaf262eBlock Operator
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