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 413573 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 413605 epoch_slot_no: 3205 block_no: 413552 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2017-12-28 15:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48290accd6b8369addde61c8c2fcef6fbc95efcdc27f3e7db12c2d470f609341Block Operator
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