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 432124 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 432158 epoch_slot_no: 158 block_no: 432102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2018-01-01 22:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7dc3c6760db1fd10d34edd7dcaa7b1be5ae88d1ef875f61ef050f1bfd5fda6afBlock Operator
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