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 415016 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 415048 epoch_slot_no: 4648 block_no: 414995 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-12-28 23:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75c4e586f8d81df0a1f71f07806c6145e74a9ea1ff72e08fc7c56acd557db3ebBlock Operator
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