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 2017108 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2018495 epoch_slot_no: 9695 block_no: 2017013 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-04 03:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x867296605164b5f2541e6dc553483c1f46568a04006a2a21a04da3c4a1794ae9Block Operator
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