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 405028 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 405060 epoch_slot_no: 16260 block_no: 405008 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-26 16:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x511955d65e7f3c2e209af8fe3dd4354e453099baacb04759afebe9948cd4297bBlock Operator
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