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 414452 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 414484 epoch_slot_no: 4084 block_no: 414431 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-28 20:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f9eb015326042838c6b10176b3bf5ef19d7f8e9a8272f25cf9becef4f29647aBlock Operator
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