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 421143 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 421175 epoch_slot_no: 10775 block_no: 421122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1747 time: 2017-12-30 09:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26f32b112ebf0bc6b119aec6ac1308ca84215267f7abcf23f5a4531e889178f7Block Operator
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