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 419318 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 419350 epoch_slot_no: 8950 block_no: 419297 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-29 23:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59aa3a779cb65ebf9874d175ff215b7368a1b1b0499f4e02e7352f0ee48cf943Block Operator
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