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 422837 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 422869 epoch_slot_no: 12469 block_no: 422816 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-30 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea6002a285040f74ecaabc63dabc944e8d93a237fcd2a96efd4b3ec7296a935aBlock Operator
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