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 431571 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 431606 epoch_slot_no: 21206 block_no: 431550 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-01 19:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x087b3dcbc7fb36631563b4bf7f3a99801e986be4492d539fb715f9182ed5925cBlock Operator
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