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 413667 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 413699 epoch_slot_no: 3299 block_no: 413646 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-28 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4d59a6b8cc4e7fb1a1d96ee5b9b070d00fef95dc0b8ede6e9365cdad0b7eddcBlock Operator
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