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 428271 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 428304 epoch_slot_no: 17904 block_no: 428250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-01 01:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48c6c71da705efabfa5fb11ac34e0624d802f8e5c47f5bfc21ac7385b05e2fddBlock Operator
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