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 426916 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 426949 epoch_slot_no: 16549 block_no: 426895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 17:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfc14c98fcec72e00b36a3474768d70046ba938b6bdf3fcb274edee6767be6b6Block Operator
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