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 422834 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 422866 epoch_slot_no: 12466 block_no: 422813 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1477 time: 2017-12-30 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e67e9312a75c4d12be0176aad1b23808477704afed5dbf0a4a508ec3f13d926Block Operator
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