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 418097 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 418129 epoch_slot_no: 7729 block_no: 418076 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1875 time: 2017-12-29 16:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1c8414b136b85f168e3ca27fcb14e0c1537cc208909b5ac081d8de4f3e371a8Block Operator
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