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 426582 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 426615 epoch_slot_no: 16215 block_no: 426561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1528 time: 2017-12-31 15:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a6541e4a54b5405642008348c5a60f0be617fb6b9de71e0f48ffebdff24f7fbBlock Operator
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