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 413694 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 413726 epoch_slot_no: 3326 block_no: 413673 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-28 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3638486ede984fc1b9920859dbfca14e3d53bd491ec9d0f66fb8c1cb89c6380Block Operator
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