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 423839 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 423871 epoch_slot_no: 13471 block_no: 423818 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 00:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3434fead1de73e1e8292cf6265a596c4646c2db32ef17cc0df846d55b13ff98cBlock Operator
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