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 413214 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 413246 epoch_slot_no: 2846 block_no: 413193 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2464 time: 2017-12-28 13:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1195ece5b96d90be0aac9047fd2c2db0969baf6ba702e7483cce76e3a840843bBlock Operator
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