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 414904 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 414936 epoch_slot_no: 4536 block_no: 414883 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-28 22:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dd5974aefbfa8fbd84f004d8024028eeebf8508d323226af0ae3bfe0df255c9Block Operator
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