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 419233 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 419265 epoch_slot_no: 8865 block_no: 419212 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-29 22:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69917737e79c02b349cf3cb919d1aebd37b66bdf8f180c98f1d85b37482b5f0eBlock Operator
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