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 415155 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 415187 epoch_slot_no: 4787 block_no: 415134 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-29 00:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08c4f3ef7502357a7bfc8750d126d82eab936a214c53f82f1967483bcc2023bdBlock Operator
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