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 414964 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 414996 epoch_slot_no: 4596 block_no: 414943 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-28 23:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2e4ebe9819d0d2126276a63c46be9070c87b34b38f4e696a454ff61ed9db778Block Operator
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