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 404609 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 404641 epoch_slot_no: 15841 block_no: 404589 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6eaadffdbd07337b750082e6db1733892c6837fa9742e0bda3a312ac63365618Block Operator
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