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 431104 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 431139 epoch_slot_no: 20739 block_no: 431083 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-01 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x491fe83bdf2677f5386359c2e4da08ab936e0d5c01d350acd8147ec87f589324Block Operator
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