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 414814 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 414846 epoch_slot_no: 4446 block_no: 414793 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-12-28 22:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d46e3dc9a2700ee9231e4f6a05f517f4f5e5d46e631fa2c31d13945c0c0eb3eBlock Operator
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