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 412403 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 412435 epoch_slot_no: 2035 block_no: 412382 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3742 time: 2017-12-28 09:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff23c744ab7fd50633febe224b5e617b814b1f0ba3adf46e28632b951b116d10Block Operator
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