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 413281 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 413313 epoch_slot_no: 2913 block_no: 413260 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2460 time: 2017-12-28 13:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c248a07113f5434d8d3d2d91573f0681540ecee64b40793a3b52f13fd01e9ebBlock Operator
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