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 421524 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 421556 epoch_slot_no: 11156 block_no: 421503 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-30 11:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0843d6e98771379a44c26fb999a0b196893750b6eedef5607d50c7b0b8770f1cBlock Operator
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