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 414046 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 414078 epoch_slot_no: 3678 block_no: 414025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-28 18:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71ff9bf707068d1112fb14c6fe89ba5783b76a8de38eaa5245feea6048ed4e89Block Operator
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