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 419249 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 419281 epoch_slot_no: 8881 block_no: 419228 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1378 time: 2017-12-29 23:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58086be9baa26a90c4b2ee157cca4ceb86799331db3a52398e4214b2601b074bBlock Operator
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