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 422882 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 422914 epoch_slot_no: 12514 block_no: 422861 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2454 time: 2017-12-30 19:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d525d17ac48e8da2539cbbe3083244073af7e40cb40a4872947c1e21c8bbbc6Block Operator
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