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 415064 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 415096 epoch_slot_no: 4696 block_no: 415043 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-28 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20c9891088d7e3f22d9631af0d27a992694b5ab9cd5c2df2175307273efc8eaeBlock Operator
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