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 416403 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 416435 epoch_slot_no: 6035 block_no: 416382 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-12-29 07:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e99d2f48eb1673cacb2696cc7821063537ee6338270e18be56d1f09f20ae31cBlock Operator
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