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 415467 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 415499 epoch_slot_no: 5099 block_no: 415446 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-29 02:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3da37ca79254b359a357a4d1bae466df645151262c3b875cb34b83a161a2dc8Block Operator
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