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 414708 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 414740 epoch_slot_no: 4340 block_no: 414687 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1167 time: 2017-12-28 21:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x313ce9bdfa7bdd9d099cc514b5a39907c1559561ba3f9c91eabe97a8debe3a86Block Operator
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