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 414656 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 414688 epoch_slot_no: 4288 block_no: 414635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-28 21:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1aee36cb69b8f37f39b61986e6921e5b46d9443b9349c57af6597b932ba9383dBlock Operator
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