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 428201 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 428234 epoch_slot_no: 17834 block_no: 428180 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-01 00:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2aa9c9212eaec4dd8e6a2553809133524ceebeacb5d29479c55574ad4fcb8a7fBlock Operator
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