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 425791 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 425824 epoch_slot_no: 15424 block_no: 425770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 986 time: 2017-12-31 11:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3243a5daeac98a65f670ffdacc4a8a1ad34d15bb93f91fbd8c40c904543d8c1bBlock Operator
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