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 421460 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 421492 epoch_slot_no: 11092 block_no: 421439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-30 11:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6792507e05c5614520ddd822479a2658a841da31f4f50e92f3f308fffc1c330aBlock Operator
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