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 418546 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 418578 epoch_slot_no: 8178 block_no: 418525 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1532 time: 2017-12-29 19:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39a94480dd514700d22da12cc16765e74455b4f357b5a407c82506f805b9e45aBlock Operator
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