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 416357 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 416389 epoch_slot_no: 5989 block_no: 416336 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-29 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x648a8f93b88fc7dcf52cd6f5c7c5f2f47a2a31a56570086a9ecadee308772d4aBlock Operator
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