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 413596 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 413628 epoch_slot_no: 3228 block_no: 413575 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-28 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2f5791f13f4b653daa0a19492ba01f22583be1476c94447e95ad1a4aafc049dBlock Operator
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