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 424171 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 424204 epoch_slot_no: 13804 block_no: 424150 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1233 time: 2017-12-31 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62bdf6f955a9c9f77306fe09697774a376d51cce36efa526676f299a590c9930Block Operator
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