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 413523 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 413555 epoch_slot_no: 3155 block_no: 413502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-28 15:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0e695e48f1d58017c8c861e943d728f51c5967459d8d9355fea7d7b6181a97fBlock Operator
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