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 415181 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 415213 epoch_slot_no: 4813 block_no: 415160 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1890 time: 2017-12-29 00:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53db3fc86c566beb9d44872e6a762bc8e7b0ba9e8a565460d5489b0a0f3ad939Block Operator
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