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 414489 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 414521 epoch_slot_no: 4121 block_no: 414468 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-28 20:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4c2ed98e0efcfc40ba9c6ecd3caa7fb7459f4d31abcb52ebed9f7a0310ab81aBlock Operator
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