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 416323 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 416355 epoch_slot_no: 5955 block_no: 416302 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-29 06:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50ccc7b2184d32dfaadb2a2c2c3de69e8d804a06b830a293966f264e87e8bd33Block Operator
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