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 1417173 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1417337 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 1417106 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1445 time: 2018-08-17 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99590d92f72870ec9495c5bc5286afd6c446f1e83274ddbc99e423d07a102196Block Operator
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