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 424534 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 424567 epoch_slot_no: 14167 block_no: 424513 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-31 04:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bc705b4a30d10ef390a24c6115ea892f83804a25fa107a9b643013ab7c04715Block Operator
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