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 415941 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 415973 epoch_slot_no: 5573 block_no: 415920 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-29 04:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6aa16b1bf9f20a6cd2929a3abc6325a05f25d3a86c46bf1c938b88bc4a1e1187Block Operator
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