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 418282 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 418314 epoch_slot_no: 7914 block_no: 418261 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-29 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5537ff3ac5856736d6c15f0e4a4aa0747b1959a8312c609b0500380ac4321e33Block Operator
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