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 418825 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 418857 epoch_slot_no: 8457 block_no: 418804 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-29 20:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66c97c5af65bd52af2b3c591d1b0246320c6e80f883b38a2f5c9cfccc44ef7b2Block Operator
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