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 418714 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 418746 epoch_slot_no: 8346 block_no: 418693 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-12-29 20:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a58b7b74b36becf48fb9f6bf4d675ce7caaee211e9eba1fe3a39d0c39015c85Block Operator
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