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 413728 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 413760 epoch_slot_no: 3360 block_no: 413707 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2104 time: 2017-12-28 16:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51bf969046114e65e856f1953686d651b71bb1a1643393ae6f78a14379f1c216Block Operator
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