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 412583 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 412615 epoch_slot_no: 2215 block_no: 412562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-28 10:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8d2932b6ff397fe424ee52789819037d95410412c1976c59e8b8f3f5a50c04fBlock Operator
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