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 412223 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 412255 epoch_slot_no: 1855 block_no: 412202 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-28 08:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d4575fca65c42d346a728e225788284f53ede2837a3d4f3f79f4f11edeac39aBlock Operator
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