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 419583 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 419615 epoch_slot_no: 9215 block_no: 419562 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1378 time: 2017-12-30 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbad004a5a46547045b1d71dd529a10cd467a52d40e3cb60bda7ebc6ab3c630deBlock Operator
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