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 421079 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 421111 epoch_slot_no: 10711 block_no: 421058 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1567 time: 2017-12-30 09:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2effc88901fd053120671e994b4408563efa31fdea8eb2ae2121709a99d1f605Block Operator
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