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 414902 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 414934 epoch_slot_no: 4534 block_no: 414881 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 986 time: 2017-12-28 22:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b68cad0dfa008e1147f09a7ad62098de6e2e98b141bd080ae97b5b006d5dd2cBlock Operator
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