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 418424 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 418456 epoch_slot_no: 8056 block_no: 418403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-29 18:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc91c6be2dfe5033792bb02715da66e5061a26e65c6e3acc055467a46c0e2c512Block Operator
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