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 419294 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 419326 epoch_slot_no: 8926 block_no: 419273 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-29 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x222ab6d0eb8247bab4c71ca4262e7f2fa7b2ff9b6c1b1c61220f9849989a687fBlock Operator
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