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 415569 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 415601 epoch_slot_no: 5201 block_no: 415548 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-12-29 02:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b73b4f6f1307dd4c7273a41720a9621da8c451a9667e1fecf16ac7cc8165b1eBlock Operator
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