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 428648 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 428681 epoch_slot_no: 18281 block_no: 428627 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1925 time: 2018-01-01 03:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf21e9236a16abfcca93ad9c8df9365b156e768f19b72393ec0894acce5d6b2fbBlock Operator
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