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 418237 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 418269 epoch_slot_no: 7869 block_no: 418216 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2423 time: 2017-12-29 17:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37f2c160a7ac073d0042ab2b8fa75c79aa612b346f58d3b2aab93831521b62ecBlock Operator
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