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 419218 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 419250 epoch_slot_no: 8850 block_no: 419197 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-29 22:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2502550f236ba8fd2d5f004a6d67c07751eb8e2529bf8700b7ed91fc1c73d28Block Operator
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