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 424988 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 425021 epoch_slot_no: 14621 block_no: 424967 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 06:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6046b3c442e4a389e943fbfe972bb21aa96990c77f135ef009b26b2ce71d553Block Operator
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