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 413575 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 413607 epoch_slot_no: 3207 block_no: 413554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1393 time: 2017-12-28 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e4286dbc19c7d5a4262f7744e035246e2dcc275dd2d0857f3cb5b3998bf2a77Block Operator
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