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 418819 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 418851 epoch_slot_no: 8451 block_no: 418798 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-29 20:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48e86f7aa49eaf20c1a33b7a43c42f49caf97861f2ca6c358d7b485ec17b1072Block Operator
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