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 428469 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 428502 epoch_slot_no: 18102 block_no: 428448 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-01 02:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ba3078a64fbea86ff3a653164c63072becd0a366d1d6d82077bf2a6cdc9c868Block Operator
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