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 426857 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 426890 epoch_slot_no: 16490 block_no: 426836 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d017c24341bb8d5c14da4b253908e9929d342802b8c71d4c09c76ddfdb1d9edBlock Operator
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