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 421014 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 421046 epoch_slot_no: 10646 block_no: 420993 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-30 08:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c3454ce0820167bffa0a89065a6f4016b4a2f4e8214ef9b0d82c06c4e813348Block Operator
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