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 421469 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 421501 epoch_slot_no: 11101 block_no: 421448 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-30 11:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd75f9bf53425638dc723f2af32073d479b7f038820f70028d514103e58f2f045Block Operator
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