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 418332 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 418364 epoch_slot_no: 7964 block_no: 418311 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-29 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe601aba912bbf5e1c74d74991ba5e9ffbbf8e4e93b6ade7f5d783d0d76126e0cBlock Operator
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