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 424002 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 424035 epoch_slot_no: 13635 block_no: 423981 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 01:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f684e2c91fe2390401771d41d37b5250204a27af058821fe96c810c1f6c04faBlock Operator
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