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 428616 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 428649 epoch_slot_no: 18249 block_no: 428595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-01 03:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75857db5d15408a83764e7d5164d97b334a8eb3a64dbb6c97f05a4c3865e3eb7Block Operator
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