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 412215 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 412247 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 412194 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-28 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18a49c58c8e31049aebd4ef886ecd1d615e47f80a2c710d3a3f217e8679ceeb6Block Operator
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