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 420917 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 420949 epoch_slot_no: 10549 block_no: 420896 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1378 time: 2017-12-30 08:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1c7407064de0c0bf5ca7001195a0078adbf3863ce48f8e85a357bafa2e16ae4Block Operator
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