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 419397 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 419429 epoch_slot_no: 9029 block_no: 419376 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-29 23:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5731d161660376ef4d6a2c0017a95cb0aa1a2f09073182b99be5edcc38c4da46Block Operator
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