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 413723 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 413755 epoch_slot_no: 3355 block_no: 413702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1299 time: 2017-12-28 16:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fca8a1e1576afc91ae1b0099a7e2359f89f8ef2503d3f10006006377c39dd12Block Operator
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