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 412752 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 412784 epoch_slot_no: 2384 block_no: 412731 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-28 10:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc90c1f9ea10c1b3f2e429182fe13fc20d2b3e0b71d94a59c31bbb2429c682d03Block Operator
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