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 418918 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 418950 epoch_slot_no: 8550 block_no: 418897 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-29 21:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe341aaf8e168b5b1c63278b79288f40a34095796130590990548400667d83e07Block Operator
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