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 413664 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 413696 epoch_slot_no: 3296 block_no: 413643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-28 16:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ed7038b5332c8ade5af32ce96ac76dd8e1c4c43d6084d0d493c94bae9a910deBlock Operator
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