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 426671 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 426704 epoch_slot_no: 16304 block_no: 426650 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-31 16:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2c93433d38d8a457306e7a4a7767889d89ad4c0445d3feef858a75f03f5dc16Block Operator
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