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 426365 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 426398 epoch_slot_no: 15998 block_no: 426344 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 14:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x926189112b1622546703f843fac93af7a47c9e252bfd544f735127b7a7f0f2cbBlock Operator
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