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 415082 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 415114 epoch_slot_no: 4714 block_no: 415061 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1700 time: 2017-12-28 23:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0269114819aca21038ca2318aea7d6161bb349b8aa61633b976b7d3ed3cf6d27Block Operator
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