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 417872 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 417904 epoch_slot_no: 7504 block_no: 417851 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-29 15:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e514f7aeeaa6e90854e87af764c4f6e6701a2f7d0dd4e450c0d77da9d9eca37Block Operator
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