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 415341 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 415373 epoch_slot_no: 4973 block_no: 415320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-29 01:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x785eb9b57ac638e74827534bc5796882143dd662a8f3ba005b63fba42bfec1fdBlock Operator
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