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 425159 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 425192 epoch_slot_no: 14792 block_no: 425138 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-31 07:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x202cbedebdefa7ef3667f14aa3a4c900cd7334fcb7ec0c86221287bc18cb4599Block Operator
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