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 421356 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 421388 epoch_slot_no: 10988 block_no: 421335 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-30 10:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5700a163d822cee4cafcf8f360e7b6e2bedcf0f6b1b8dd1e8e2fbe531e71686Block Operator
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