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 414053 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 414085 epoch_slot_no: 3685 block_no: 414032 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1754 time: 2017-12-28 18:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99069c35759e508effacc0b5b24978a2b08e9cbcb625b2d8328919d8f37ae400Block Operator
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