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 417219 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 417251 epoch_slot_no: 6851 block_no: 417198 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-12-29 11:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd601bdca9d9c1f4aa74c1e1b143c16d61ad57f87ec873416c5913e604f88d86Block Operator
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