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 423842 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 423874 epoch_slot_no: 13474 block_no: 423821 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-31 00:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c90eb130ae8495687a791dc944ed35e24ddccfb9274b4c7529b0ab295193b7dBlock Operator
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