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 418270 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 418302 epoch_slot_no: 7902 block_no: 418249 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1698 time: 2017-12-29 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42370568c7163382942e16e4b30293ea624796e8cf009b2343b243412c723f88Block Operator
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