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 417765 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 417797 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 417744 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1894 time: 2017-12-29 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f9989b5df875c5e65bbcd6b49bfb6f9f582136f8c5f4b0f946689f5a880da92Block Operator
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