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 418852 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 418884 epoch_slot_no: 8484 block_no: 418831 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1524 time: 2017-12-29 20:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7f87fe0efb4af41ca3967afd946f92ab494c66ceb515702f2dac9b9ffe334a7Block Operator
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