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 415662 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 415694 epoch_slot_no: 5294 block_no: 415641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-29 03:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dece06fa7d5082cb2ec112bb3bef0fdbe88c652509ce405d8e7bacb15b45c3eBlock Operator
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