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 423100 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 423132 epoch_slot_no: 12732 block_no: 423079 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1731 time: 2017-12-30 20:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd61cbd72eb5a2e4c5de5f2ff93a2326c557dfc69aeabcf05687f96fa15801a32Block Operator
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