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 405518 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 405550 epoch_slot_no: 16750 block_no: 405498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 18:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55fade83e8518a8ff6ac0663c2c061c790c2b156bd455a754298e8e67af8004fBlock Operator
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