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 423058 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 423090 epoch_slot_no: 12690 block_no: 423037 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2017-12-30 20:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5cf6cd1bac6003e2a33d7e06b18abd4948d4d6f793d2255b18bc6f276d7f0b3dBlock Operator
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