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 425860 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 425893 epoch_slot_no: 15493 block_no: 425839 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2017-12-31 11:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62c5e1aa55a42d68279bdb605561f48232e35f099a1b3407f1c324956bba2160Block Operator
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