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 431531 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 431566 epoch_slot_no: 21166 block_no: 431510 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-01 19:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa74141244daec3361a1a4f18d01f013ef2ec06332412d5c8cf72c9b3f1114cf4Block Operator
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