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 421003 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 421035 epoch_slot_no: 10635 block_no: 420982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1735 time: 2017-12-30 08:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70f1f3b2234e4a953936ef148d2e187aacb2524a55fbdba9c7e60abc40338404Block Operator
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