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 414696 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 414728 epoch_slot_no: 4328 block_no: 414675 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-28 21:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d52e45f7b24abf5c3884b691316374a228afbb8ab21d2833d098e4ad7155d81Block Operator
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