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 416155 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 416187 epoch_slot_no: 5787 block_no: 416134 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1712 time: 2017-12-29 05:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x814760321c4bc351f6d6cce5bdd4528bcc9e417360800ca63aaa9a3fb088e642Block Operator
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