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 418865 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 418897 epoch_slot_no: 8497 block_no: 418844 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1521 time: 2017-12-29 20:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7bbe3833e61514d03578d1dd16728e2b5c38f61e9a0a2ef53fd090ccda85838Block Operator
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