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 419485 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 419517 epoch_slot_no: 9117 block_no: 419464 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1380 time: 2017-12-30 00:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb884a989ac123dffd158c293ae341143cf65c43b9c14496a77a9fb1b4d789fb8Block Operator
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