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 419921 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 419953 epoch_slot_no: 9553 block_no: 419900 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1733 time: 2017-12-30 02:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdedcf1046a82646f67d4532f55e6eaee156ee0dc574bf7dce189eea1c90ad11fBlock Operator
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