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 417314 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 417346 epoch_slot_no: 6946 block_no: 417293 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-29 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x442596fe05cb50b9d9ccbd496d6fa54141f57f4a35a30107fd2d01389575a102Block Operator
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