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 418697 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 418729 epoch_slot_no: 8329 block_no: 418676 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1698 time: 2017-12-29 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19bd3e4189325434e0644a0602cbbd17ab997c5ab52227a50a63c14fc979a961Block Operator
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