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 412028 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 412060 epoch_slot_no: 1660 block_no: 412007 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1745 time: 2017-12-28 06:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xccc88ea4305d0078ee6176b049f16c7eef1f02db25baa8fe2dd5e29fdcd8953dBlock Operator
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