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 413917 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 413949 epoch_slot_no: 3549 block_no: 413896 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1393 time: 2017-12-28 17:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe6ca2b27e18e93e4a3d14b29141412b7dbce8ce9c5a6e50cae1f7b242af6659Block Operator
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