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 416938 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 416970 epoch_slot_no: 6570 block_no: 416917 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-29 10:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22f10a499b4b9bb66e8ce81c6754c70b49b31210d6bd3bd87fc34a706393843aBlock Operator
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