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 425717 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 425750 epoch_slot_no: 15350 block_no: 425696 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-12-31 11:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b3588d1ee0d3770fe8b9c7a74a261e2dbeba88373851064a05117ca8eb5ce03Block Operator
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