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 426048 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 426081 epoch_slot_no: 15681 block_no: 426027 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2017-12-31 12:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16145f0527d0292eb33555e0b918ba15b74e38103dcd11c2b722591f409f8d34Block Operator
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