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 412234 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 412266 epoch_slot_no: 1866 block_no: 412213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2099 time: 2017-12-28 08:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d90abcc655a2772cf3d9b5a829f6726ffeb7e43ab8da91f3f902fe1113311baBlock Operator
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