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 412094 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 412126 epoch_slot_no: 1726 block_no: 412073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2107 time: 2017-12-28 07:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x096ffba9e16fc88058af44766cc66b5ec5f0c40e8bc7a7c869addaff24b6f720Block Operator
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