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 425224 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 425257 epoch_slot_no: 14857 block_no: 425203 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1167 time: 2017-12-31 08:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cdd910d73614c940080e64e18a1780c9e4084729dea519eb15a470a0cbe2af0Block Operator
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