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 414028 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 414060 epoch_slot_no: 3660 block_no: 414007 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-28 18:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc7086f3cb244593ea0d275bc94f7915ece64a85266b4551afbffeb6d39ac553Block Operator
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