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 423862 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 423894 epoch_slot_no: 13494 block_no: 423841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-31 00:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dd926809b0c88f46dd4450165469d3857fe3db3bfa049b806c06066a4e170afBlock Operator
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