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 417827 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 417859 epoch_slot_no: 7459 block_no: 417806 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2057 time: 2017-12-29 15:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbd4c2dc73d6b0ff6bf88d4e8eace6f3bab9cbc594362c8c8a4a86c8936beda6Block Operator
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