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 412698 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 412730 epoch_slot_no: 2330 block_no: 412677 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-28 10:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe03b0c612465331111adb8d78bf2ddc4eac9d614ab8813e1d3b120fc90409f0fBlock Operator
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