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 417731 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 417763 epoch_slot_no: 7363 block_no: 417710 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1879 time: 2017-12-29 14:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cb03a8bf905a75a1caf598b08e2a641c3c30f40b673a7513c5391d56fa334aaBlock Operator
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