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 416220 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 416252 epoch_slot_no: 5852 block_no: 416199 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-12-29 06:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c747511d3b68aa91688a569cfa4e785867ead33490c8841f50d8a8d45c57659Block Operator
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