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 424554 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 424587 epoch_slot_no: 14187 block_no: 424533 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x643d6f3b6ea21593a22a400020c195a9443bfd761a78b742120a074864db42f2Block Operator
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