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 424206 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 424239 epoch_slot_no: 13839 block_no: 424185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1536 time: 2017-12-31 02:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5fb594f9d1c0b43a83d09fc1344a8aa977c90458dee63f391b484936036e1f6Block Operator
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