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 422468 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 422500 epoch_slot_no: 12100 block_no: 422447 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2017-12-30 16:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16471dff078f9665df050d77a9b921b3a0d1b5e00aac3a0be3783cc4a2ca71a3Block Operator
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