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 430993 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 431028 epoch_slot_no: 20628 block_no: 430972 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2468 time: 2018-01-01 16:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd930f622bfedddb28cfe5333ee290f204ef0f264e96cbf2085610b248b092bbcBlock Operator
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