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 419650 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 419682 epoch_slot_no: 9282 block_no: 419629 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-30 01:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71b247b4543d2e46c5f996e1e8b1d4b078d214177f62b354d439b0843b7422e3Block Operator
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