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 414612 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 414644 epoch_slot_no: 4244 block_no: 414591 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-28 21:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb67921c05d2368400db8f1d37cc78a5c2270b69ab20e68d30a6bc0dff3e76ed9Block Operator
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