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 423778 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 423810 epoch_slot_no: 13410 block_no: 423757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-31 00:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x013463b033870ee29a12e097643a73dc36e9ac8085d0483a3e332f2127b70c8aBlock Operator
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