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 425596 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 425629 epoch_slot_no: 15229 block_no: 425575 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 10:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05904dabf31acac6e3c8a55668e0f1b1b34a9c23f18c4691917057adf40d4e13Block Operator
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