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 412558 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 412590 epoch_slot_no: 2190 block_no: 412537 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1393 time: 2017-12-28 09:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x619b60d2563539daa3b74b0890c7d3a90af19d06485fe3c5d11a859b91960de7Block Operator
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