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 414648 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 414680 epoch_slot_no: 4280 block_no: 414627 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2017-12-28 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d9ff60bc826694a82fb3fd24d40d6307ae488f932582bb1e63971b6c4ec82ccBlock Operator
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