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 426780 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 426813 epoch_slot_no: 16413 block_no: 426759 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-12-31 16:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d24be810e07cd609589aa2e295141a877f16ec42363a47cb196126a585a2af6Block Operator
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