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 418922 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 418954 epoch_slot_no: 8554 block_no: 418901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2017-12-29 21:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb389cd436d9da6249699d7afb9ace9eada00f6c797c0924a4eba670dfbaaed77Block Operator
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