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 426935 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 426968 epoch_slot_no: 16568 block_no: 426914 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-31 17:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54eee2e0d5053c7bd03507430a2a41962f7a12721fa46107f115d9cde0b7abaaBlock Operator
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