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 415912 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 415944 epoch_slot_no: 5544 block_no: 415891 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1893 time: 2017-12-29 04:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b4a5bb131c967d621388f466a1af4e72628403e65e187a8ef4dbc2906869ce3Block Operator
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