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 413840 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 413872 epoch_slot_no: 3472 block_no: 413819 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-28 17:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e4826cf399aff7df961264fdf7557510a6e5e1f760c9bb9b79ad8f1af0f7fbeBlock Operator
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