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 420892 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 420924 epoch_slot_no: 10524 block_no: 420871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-30 08:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93e8f720b28f736cafbbb0dfc69a761709527920a197ff3e3f1b13eb0d8cc3a3Block Operator
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