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 426446 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 426479 epoch_slot_no: 16079 block_no: 426425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 986 time: 2017-12-31 15:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4372dac0ab779f4e86d5a27df004891c8a68ab5461cc282730ed2f6a8188a258Block Operator
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