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 421097 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 421129 epoch_slot_no: 10729 block_no: 421076 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2276 time: 2017-12-30 09:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x635e063afbce50e4ab6c23bc24a5c59db9c187baba7995ecefbb4ac45ed564a8Block Operator
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