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 405611 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 405643 epoch_slot_no: 16843 block_no: 405591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1980 time: 2017-12-26 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29703f44937c2a15fc14a999d534920b5b9f7c7921060e635081755002ff5067Block Operator
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