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 431652 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 431687 epoch_slot_no: 21287 block_no: 431631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-01 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2d2f09f485e0c35ba4d5a86421feafb5b8f8d2b3de460427095cd3f6c4e7c2cBlock Operator
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