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 418111 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 418143 epoch_slot_no: 7743 block_no: 418090 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1520 time: 2017-12-29 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27f74388c2ffbbab79ea9b296030579f4971cb1ada754f1a2b4567e29d2ad191Block Operator
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