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 428842 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 428875 epoch_slot_no: 18475 block_no: 428821 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-01 04:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdb347cb893d64f969bd31b2f1c489c5103f7b9e289c0d1e89ebfadb0455ac95Block Operator
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