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 414629 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 414661 epoch_slot_no: 4261 block_no: 414608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-28 21:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ecae3c2e23d106146df713184e8b5e8e7b667ccc25b2b51f8ba657f46903bd4Block Operator
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