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 421019 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 421051 epoch_slot_no: 10651 block_no: 420998 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1918 time: 2017-12-30 08:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50acd58dea2f4ddd59f84550235e67cfaf8aea0d0d213461b21435d6b9818b8dBlock Operator
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