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 424826 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 424859 epoch_slot_no: 14459 block_no: 424805 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 06:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1882904a79f6dded3f78368d2d36d302aa913a7839c2c4cf8b374814495ee351Block Operator
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